Use the RimWorld crop yield calculator to plan fields and estimate harvest per cycle — crop by crop, soil by soil — built for the current 1.6 / Odyssey version.
Crop Yield Calculator
Crop Yield Calculator
Harvest per cycle: —
Per day (per tile): —
Tip: —
Community-consensus values for RimWorld 1.6. Actual yields vary with plant skill and weather events (blight, cold snaps).
Feeding a Colony: What to Plant
Early game: rice fills the freezer fast. Mid game: corn gives the best food per tile on rich soil, potatoes thrive on poor soil, and haygrass feeds animals. Add cotton for clothing and healroot for medicine.
RimWorld Crop FAQ
Which crop gives the most food per tile?
Corn yields the most per tile over a season on fertile soil; rice is fastest but feeds less per tile.
How many tiles of crops does a colonist need?
Roughly 8-12 tiles of rice or corn per colonist, plus buffer for winter and blights.
Plan winter food with the Freezer & Cooler Calculator.