Grow a Garden All Digging Quests? Real Answers

No, you cannot grow a garden to complete all digging quests in most games, because digging quests typically require you to dig in specific locations or find specific items, not to plant and harvest crops. However, some games blend gardening and digging mechanics, so the answer depends on the specific game and quest design. This article explains how digging quests usually work, how gardening differs, and what you need to know to complete them efficiently.

Formula

The calculator estimates how many digs you can perform in a given time, assuming a steady rate. The formula is:

Total digs = Time spent (minutes) × Digging rate (digs per minute)

• t = time spent digging, in minutes
• d = digging rate, in digs per minute (how many times you press the dig button or use the tool)

This is a simple multiplication. It helps you plan how long a grinding session might take for a quest that requires a certain number of digs (e.g., “dig 500 times”).

Worked Example

Using the default values: you spend 60 minutes digging at a rate of 10 digs per minute.

1. Total digs = 60 minutes × 10 digs/minute = 600 digs
2. In hours, that is 60 minutes ÷ 60 = 1 hour

The calculator shows 600 digs and 1 hour. If a quest requires 600 digs, you would finish in exactly one hour at that pace.

How Digging Quests Typically Work

Most games with digging quests fall into a few categories:

• Dig X times: The quest simply counts how many times you use the dig action. Gardening does not count unless the game explicitly ties planting to digging.
• Dig in specific spots: You must dig at marked locations (often glowing patches, dirt mounds, or map markers). Gardening only works in designated farm plots, which are usually different.
• Find specific items: You dig to unearth fossils, treasure, artifacts, or quest items. These are often randomly distributed, and gardening produces crops, not those items.
• Dig up planted items: Some games let you bury items (e.g., in Stardew Valley you can bury a dinosaur egg, but that is not a quest). In a few games, a quest might ask you to dig up something you planted, but that is rare.

Gardening usually involves tilling soil, planting seeds, watering, and harvesting. The “digging” action in gardening is often just tilling, and it does not count toward quest progress unless the quest specifically says “till soil” or “dig in a garden.”

When Gardening and Digging Overlap

Some games intentionally merge the two. Examples include:

• Farming sims like Stardew Valley or Story of Seasons: Digging is used to till soil, plant, and dig up artifacts. A quest might ask you to till a certain number of tiles, which is effectively digging. In that case, gardening helps.
• Survival games like Minecraft: Digging is essential for farming (tilling dirt with a hoe). A quest like “plant 10 seeds” requires digging/tilling, so gardening directly contributes.
• MMORPGs like Final Fantasy XIV: Gathering classes (botanist, miner) have quests to gather specific items. Gardening is a separate system and does not count toward gathering quests.

Always read the quest text. If it says “dig,” it likely means the dig action, not planting. If it says “till” or “cultivate,” gardening might be the intended path.

How to Choose the Right Strategy

To decide whether gardening helps, ask yourself:

1. Does the quest require a specific action (dig vs. till vs. plant)?
2. Are the dig spots fixed or random? If fixed, gardening plots are probably not relevant.
3. Does the reward involve crops or gardening items? If yes, the quest might be part of a gardening chain.
4. Can you dig anywhere, or only on certain tiles? Farming plots are usually separate.

If you are unsure, check the game’s wiki or community forums. Most games have clear distinctions between “digging” and “farming.”

Common Mistakes and Misconceptions

A frequent mistake is assuming that any action using a shovel or hoe counts as digging. In many games, the shovel is for digging, while the hoe is for tilling. They are different actions with different quest counters.

Another misconception is that planting seeds automatically counts as digging. It does not, unless the game explicitly says so. For example, in Stardew Valley, tilling with a hoe counts as “tilling,” not “digging.” Digging is done with a shovel to find artifacts.

Also, some players think that if they grow a garden, they will eventually dig up quest items from the soil. That is rarely true. Quest items are usually found in specific dig spots, not in farm plots.

Limits of This Calculator

This calculator only estimates how many digs you can do in a set time. It does not account for:

• Movement time between dig spots
• Cooldowns or energy costs
• Randomness of item drops
• Quest-specific requirements (e.g., dig only at night)

Use it as a rough planning tool, not an exact timer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I complete a “dig 100 times” quest by planting seeds?

No, unless the game specifically counts tilling or planting as digging. In most games, planting seeds is a separate action that does not increment the digging counter. Check the quest description for the exact verb.

Do gardening tools count as digging tools?

Usually not. A hoe is for tilling, a shovel is for digging. Some games allow the same tool for both, but they still track separate actions. Read the tooltip or in-game help.

What if I dig up my own crops? Does that count?

In some games, digging up a planted crop might count as a dig, but it is inefficient and usually not intended. You would lose the crop and gain little progress. It is better to follow the quest’s intended method.

Are there any games where gardening is the only way to complete a digging quest?

Yes, in some farming sims, a quest might ask you to “till 50 tiles” or “harvest 20 crops,” which is effectively a digging-related task. In those cases, gardening is the direct solution. But for generic “dig” quests, it is rare.

How do I know if a dig spot is random or fixed?

Check the game’s map or use a guide. Fixed spots are usually marked on the map or have a visual indicator (like a glowing crack). Random spots appear anywhere on certain tiles. Gardening plots are never random.

Can I use this calculator to plan a gardening session?

Yes, if you consider tilling as digging, you can estimate how long it takes to till a certain number of tiles. But remember that planting and watering take additional time not included here.

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in t | Time spent | min | 60 | 0
in d | Digging rate | digs/min | 10 | 0
out digs | Total digs | digs | t * d | 0
out hours | Time in hours | h | t / 60 | 2