Plant Mod
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #23 of 144 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod provides several configurable modifiers for plants, trees, etc.
Currently it affects:
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[]Whether plants and trees need cultivated ground
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]Whether plants and trees are restricted to specific biomes[]Whether any plants or trees will be destroyed if they cannot grow
[]Plant growth time
[]Plant space requirements to grow
[]Plant minimum and maximum scale (for random size generation of each instance)
[]Tree growth time
[]Tree space requirements to grow
[]Tree minimum and maximum scale (for random size generation of each instance)
[]The ability to plant too close together
It also optionally shows the current growth of the plant when looking at it.
Credit to JoeSheep for fixing the planting-too-close prevention!
Config
A config file BepInEx/config/aedenthorn. PlantMod.cfg is created after running the game once with this mod).
You can adjust the config values by editing this file using a text editor or in-game using the Config Manager.
To reload the config from the config file, type plantmod reset into the game's console (F5).
Technical
To install this mod, the easiest way is to just use Vortex, the Nexus Mods mod manager. It should take care of all dependencies.
To install manually, place the dll file in the BepInEx/plugins folder. You will need BepInEx.
Code is at https://github.com/aedenthorn/ValheimMods.
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Plant Mod by aedenthorn lets you configure plant settings, display growth progress, and enforce minimum spacing between plants. With 256 endorsements and 4,736 downloads, it's a niche utility for players who want more control over farming. Last updated in March 2021, so it may be outdated for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 256 endorsements
- Useful for optimizing farm layouts and preventing overcrowding
- Simple concept that fills a real gap in vanilla planting mechanics
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2021 — likely incompatible with newer game versions
- Limited feature set; doesn't add new plants or overhaul farming
For Valheim players who want to fine-tune their farming setups and avoid the frustration of plants being too close. If you're a builder or survivalist who values efficiency, this mod is a handy QoL tool. Skip if you're looking for new plant types or major farming overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2021, check if it works with your current Valheim version before installing; you may need to use a version manager like BepInEx.
- Use the growth progress display to plan harvest times and optimize your planting schedule.
- Adjust the spacing settings to match your preferred farm layout — tighter spacing saves space but may reduce yield.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 0.4.1
- Downloads
- 4,736
- Endorsements
- 256
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 3/4/2021
- Updated
- 3/21/2021
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