Harvesting root crops like carrots, parsnips, and red beets in Farming Simulator 25 can be tricky, especially when you’re flying solo. You need to get your hands on the right equipment and understand a few tips and tricks to make your job easier and more efficient. In this guide, I’m going to show you how to harvest carrots, parsnips, and red beets all by yourself—yes, solo, without needing a buddy to help with those contracts!
How To Harvest Carrots, Parsnips & Red Beets Solo
You’ve got four options when it comes to harvesting these crops, but let’s be honest—most of them are pretty useless. The big machine? Too slow. The other options? They’ll just dump your produce on the ground, and you’ll have to pick it up manually. That’s where the Dewulf ZKIVSE comes in.
This harvester is the only one capable of holding your carrots. Sure, it’s slow—it only picks one row at a time—but it saves you from the nightmare of dealing with spilled crops all over the field. Trust me, this is the one you want if you’re farming solo!
Setting Up Your Tools
Here’s the easy part. Once you’ve got the Dewulf ZKIVSE ready, it’s time to get started:
- Unfold the harvester by pressing V.
- Lower the harvester with X.
- Turn it on by pressing B.
The process might take a bit of patience since the harvester fills slowly, but at least you’ll be doing it efficiently. Keep an eye on the capacity bar on the right side of the screen to monitor how many carrots you’re collecting.
Pair With A Compatible Trailer
The Dewulf ZKIVSE can only unload into certain trailers, so be careful about which one you choose. If you’re using a trailer that’s too big, like the green one, it won’t work. What you need is a smaller, compatible trailer, or one that’s adjustable in height.
Here’s a little pro tip: once your harvester is ready to unload, press O to lift the bunker and make room for the trailer. Then, drive up to the trailer, and the unloading process should happen automatically. Easy peasy!
Sellings Points & Additional Tips
Once you’ve filled your trailer with those sweet, sweet carrots (or parsnips or beets), it’s time to sell them. If you’re not sure where to sell, no worries!
Just go into the selling points menu, click on Carrots, and you’ll see a list of available selling points. Tag the one you want, and the game will show you exactly how to get there.
The AI won’t help: If you’re trying to use the AI for this, don’t expect it to be much help. They tend to get stuck or go in circles, only moving when your trailer is in position. So, you’re better off doing it solo—unless you want a headache!
Mod Options: If you’re really struggling with the slow speed of the Dewulf ZKIVSE, there’s a mod available that speeds it up! You can find it on mod sites like KingMods. Just make sure you’re using it for the right crop! For more details, you can check my detailed guide on how to install 3rd Party Mods in Farming Simulator 25—safe and easy!
Wrapping Up
And that’s a wrap, Farmers! With the right harvester and a few handy tricks up your sleeve, you’ll be harvesting those carrots, parsnips, and red beets like a pro in Farming Simulator 25—all by yourself. No need to stress over spilled crops or deal with the AI’s… “unique” driving skills. Trust me, you’ve got this! I hope this guide made your solo farming journey a little bit easier and a lot less frustrating. Remember: farming solo doesn’t mean doing it the hard way.
