Sowables of Skyrim - Potatoes

⭐ ⭐ (965 endorsements) 📥 1.3M downloads 📌 v2.01.01 📅 12/10/2022
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By ICFur · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/15/2025 📅 Created: 12/10/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #434 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Mesh Changes

  • []Dirt mound under the potatoes has been rounded

    []Poly count of plant portion was increased from 288 triangles and 275 vertices to 1198 triangles and 856 vertices

    []The leaves and stem have been smoothed

    []Leaf Animations have been added (the vanilla version did not have this enabled)

    []UV maps have been adjusted/re-mapped

    []The normal maps for the roots have been flipped. It was upside down in vanilla for some reason.

    []Alpha property was removed from the dirt mound. This was causing the dirt mound to be invisible when used with complex terrain parallax.

    []Vertex colors were removed from the dirt mound. This makes the mound blend better with the surrounding ground texture when not using terrain blending.

    []Four mesh options are available: Exposed Roots (like vanilla), Partially Covered Roots, Covered/No Roots, and an Immersive option that distributes the three root options using Base Object Swapper

Texture Changes

  • []The vanilla texture was AI up-scaled, then I did touch ups on the texture in Photoshop (changing the color and fixing the alpha channel)

    []I created a new normal map for the up-scaled and touched up texture using Substance 3D Painter

    []Textures are available in 1k, 2k, and 4k

    Installation

    Download the FOMOD and install with your mod manager of choice. The FOMOD contains all of the installation options.

    Permissions and Credits

    All textures and meshes used for this mod are modified vanilla assets.

    This mod is shared with open permissions. You may alter or port it to another version of the game (i.e., LE, Xbox, etc.) so long as you credit me and share your version with open permissions. You are allowed to earn donation points on any mod that uses assets from this mod.

    Other Plants in the Sowables of Skryim Series

    • []Sowables of Skyrim - Leeks

      []Sowables of Skyrim - Scrumptious Cabbages

      []Sowables of Skyrim - Grow Tomatoes SSE

      []Sowables of Skyrim - Wheat

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compact visual overhaul for potato plants in Skyrim, replacing default meshes and textures with improved versions. With 965 endorsements and 1.3 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking better crop visuals. Last updated in February 2025, it remains a simple, low-risk addition for modded playthroughs.

✨ Key Features

Modified meshes for potato plants
Modified textures for potato plants
Simple visual upgrade with no gameplay changes

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (1.3M) shows it's a go-to for many players
  • Community-approved with 965 endorsements
  • Lightweight and focused—just improves potato plants without touching other crops

⚠️ Cons

  • Only covers potatoes—if you want all crops overhauled, you'll need other mods
  • No detailed description of what exactly changed, so you're flying blind on the visual differences
  • Last updated in Feb 2025—likely fine for current versions, but no guarantee for future updates
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who notice the default potato plants look flat and want a quick visual upgrade without overhauling the entire game. Skip if you're after comprehensive farming overhauls or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—it'll handle the file placement automatically.
  • Since this only affects potato plants, you can safely add it mid-playthrough without worrying about breaking saves.
  • Check the mod's images (if any) to see the texture changes before installing, so you know what to expect.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
ICFur
Version
2.01.01
Downloads
1,255,585
Endorsements
965
Category
Models and Textures
Created
12/10/2022
Updated
2/15/2025

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