OSRS Ironman Farming Guide (1–99)

Levels 1–15: Potatoes, Onions, Cabbages

• Use allotment patches: Falador, Catherby, Ardougne, and Canifis (after quest).
• Plant potatoes, onions, cabbages — free XP and beginner food.
• Watering cans help XP gain; compost reduces death chance.

Levels 15–31: Oak Trees & Low Herbs

• Start planting Guam, Marrentill herbs — use in early Herblore training.
• Tree patches: Oak trees for decent XP and early tree farming unlocks.
• Unlock POH teleport or Rings of Dueling to move faster between trees.

Levels 31–45: Willow Trees & Useful Herbs

• Continue planting herbs like Tarronmin, Harralander, Ranarr if available.
• Willow trees (fast and cheap), Curry trees if you have seeds.
• Start planting Ranarr when possible — key for Prayer potions (Herblore).

Levels 45–70: Fruit Trees, Ranarr, Limpwurt, Watermelons

• Farm Ranarr for Prayer pots, Limpwurt roots for Strength pots.
• Fruit trees: Apple, Banana, Orange — low effort, solid XP.
• Watermelon allotments give Supercompost when rotted.

Levels 70–99: Magic Trees, High-Level Herbs, Calquat & Cactus

• Plant Magic Trees and Palm Trees when available (slow but good XP).
• Continue herbs: Snapdragon, Cadantine, Dwarf Weed, Torstol.
• Plant Cactus for free spines (used in Herblore + Crafting).
• Calquat Trees (Tai Bwo Wannai) = big XP drops.

Farming Patch Access Tips

• Use Explorer’s ring for Falador patch
• Ardougne cloak → Ardougne patch
• Ectophial → Canifis patch
• Charter ship or POH for Catherby patch
• Spirit Trees + Fairy Rings = huge time saver later

Useful Ironman Seed Sources

• Master Farmers – consistent herb/allotment seed supply
• Bird nests – tree/fruit seeds (train WC and use Kingdom of Miscellania!)
• Slayer drops (Jellies, Kurasks, etc.)
• Farming Contracts (after 45+ Farming and Hosidius favor)

Bonus: Herblore & Cooking Synergy

• Use all Ranarr → Prayer potions when you unlock Snape grass farming.
• Grow Sweetcorn, Watermelon for early food or compost
• Use Limpwurt for Strength pots (and weapon poison later)