Introduction
In Township (Android), crops are essential for production chains, fulfilling orders, and earning experience points (XP).
While the game does not list specific XP values for each crop in a central table, crops do give XP when harvested and the amount contributes to reaching higher town levels.
Harvesting crops is one of the many simple actions that grant XP as part of your overall progression.
This guide covers the grow times for common Township crops and explains how crop harvesting contributes to XP generally.
How XP Works for Crops in Township
Township awards XP for many actions, including harvesting crops. According to community documentation, harvesting crops gives a variable amount of XP depending on the crop, generally in the low range compared with other XP sources such as completing orders or building construction.
XP in Township is earned from many activities:
- Plotting and harvesting crops
- Filling helicopter and train orders
- Completing airplane and ship orders
- Collecting goods from factories
- Building and upgrading structures
- Participating in events and regattas
Crops typically contribute a small portion of XP, so while they help level up your town, higher XP gains come from completing orders and expanding your town infrastructure.
Common Crops and Their Grow Times
Below are the typical grow times for many of the crops used in Township (times listed are without speed-up boosts):
| Crop | Grow Time |
|---|---|
| Wheat | 2 minutes |
| Corn | 5 minutes |
| Carrot | 10 minutes |
| Sugarcane | 20 minutes |
| Cotton | 25 minutes |
| Tomato | 60 minutes |
| Potato | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Strawberry | 8 hours |
| Rice | 30 minutes |
| Peppers | 1 hour |
| Cocoa | 8 hours |
| Rubber Tree | 12 hours |
| Silk Tree | 15 hours |
| Tea | 8 hours |
| Apples | 7 hours 30 minutes |
These grow times represent the standard range of short, medium, and long crops that players commonly plant. Shorter crops are better for frequent harvesting cycles, while longer crops are ideal to plant before breaks or overnight play
Harvesting Crops for XP
When crops are harvested:
- You receive the crop item
- You gain XP for the harvest action The exact XP per crop is not published in official sources, but harvesting generates XP that contributes to your town level, albeit modestly compared with order completions and building upgrades.
As crops have different growth durations, planning harvests based on your play schedule can maximize XP opportunities:
- Short crops (2–10 minutes) offer frequent harvests.
- Mid crops (20 minutes to 2 hours) balance growth time and XP gains.
- Long crops (8–15 hours) are best for passive play or overnight XP growth.
Best Crop Strategy for XP (Android)
1. Mix short and long crops
Plant crops with short grow times when you log in frequently so you can harvest often and gain repeated XP. Use longer crops before you log off so they finish while you are away.
2. Time planting with orders
Grow crops required for upcoming helicopter, train, or airplane orders to earn both coins and XP.
3. Use fields efficiently
Keep as many fields planted as possible. Frequent harvests mean more XP opportunities.
4. Prioritize community and transport orders
Although crops contribute XP, orders for transport (helicopter, train, airplane) give significantly more XP and should be a focus for quick leveling.
Conclusion
In Township on Android, crops are a core part of both production and progression. Grow times vary from a few minutes to many hours, and harvesting crops contributes positively to your XP total.
For faster XP gain, combine frequent harvesting with fulfilling transport orders and expanding your town’s infrastructure.
Understanding grow times helps you plan efficient gameplay cycles that feed both your factory needs and your XP progression.