Read this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide about the Botanical Research Center - how to unlock cultivated items, fertilizer, slots, harvest box slots & more!!!
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How To Increase Fertilizer & Its Effects
How To Increase Fertilizer Types & Their Effects
| Fertilizer | Effect / Duration How To Get |
|---|---|
| Fertilizer | Plant Harvest Up (S) Duration: 3 quests Unlocked from beginning |
| Mushroom Substrate | Fungi Harvest Up (S) Duration: 3 quests Unlocked from beginning |
| Summoner Jelly | Bug/Honey Harvest Up (S) Duration: 3 quests Unlocked from beginning |
| Catalyst | Growth Up (S) Duration: 4 quests Complete "Sprouting an Ancient Tree" delivery quest |
| Mega Fertilizer | Plant Harvest Up (L) Duration: 4 quests Complete "Grow, Greenery, Grow" delivery quest |
| Choice Mushroom Substrate | Fungi Harvest Up (L) Duration: 4 quests Complete "A Mountain of Mushrooms" delivery quest |
| Thick Summoner Jelly | Bug/Honey Harvest Up (L) Duration: 4 quests Complete "The Pied Bug Piper" delivery quest |
| Ancient Catalyst | Growth Up (L) Duration: 4 quests Complete "Shattering the Grass Ceiling" delivery quest |
| Soft Soil | Extend existing fertilizer duration by 5 Duration: 5 quests Complete "A Gentle Earthen Bed" delivery quest |
Talk To NPC With "!" To Unlock Quests
To get the delivery quest unlocked, talk to any NPC that has "!" on top of its head. This will start the conversation and will unlock the quest you need to complete.
Use Fertilizer To Grow Items Efficiently
Fertilizers are used to boost plant/mushroom growth & bug harvests. It's one of the most important features of the Botanical Research Center so it's best to unlock it as fast as possible.
How To Increase Cultivated Items
How To Expand Cultivated Items List
| Expand | How To Unlock |
|---|---|
| 1st Expansion | Complete 3★ Quest "Prickly Predicament" |
| 2nd Expansion | Complete 4★ Quest "Gettin' Yolked in the Forest" |
Unlock Cultivated Item Types Via Quests & Gathering
Some items you can cultivate can be unlocked by completing some quests. However, most types need to be gathered in the field for you to be able to cultivate them.
How To Unlock Cultivation Slots
How To Increase Cultivation Slots
| Slot | How To Unlock |
|---|---|
| 1st Slot | Unlocked from beginning |
| 2nd Slot | Complete 4★ Quest "Persistent Pests" |
| 3rd Slot | Complete 4★ Quest "Talons of Ire & Ice" |
Cultivation Slots Can Go Up To 3
You can unlock up to 3 cultivation slots in the Botanical Research Center. Be sure to unlock these slots so you can cultivate more items at the same time.
Same Items Can Be Cultivated Simultaneously
You can cultivate the same type of items in the different slots you have available. This makes it easier to get more items in a shorter amount of time.
How To Increase Harvest Box Slots
How To Increase Harvest Box Slots
| Box Number | How To Unlock |
|---|---|
| 20 Slots | Complete "To Hold a Harvest" delivery quest |
| 30 Slots | Complete "Your Storage Solution" delivery quest |
Harvest Box Can Have Up To 30 Slots
Your harvest box will initially only have 10 slots. You can unlock up to 30 slots by completing quests in the game. This is useful when you plan to cultivate a lot of items.
Recommended Items To Cultivate
| Item | Recommendation Criteria |
|---|---|
| Honey | Used in crafting Mega-Potions & Mega-Nutrients |
| Flashbug | Used in crafting Flash Pods |
| Mandragora | Used in crafting Max Potions & Immunizers |
| Blue Mushroom | Used in crafting Nutrients & Lifepowders |
| Devil's Blight | Used in crafting Mega Barrel Bomb |
| Thunderbug | Used in crafting Shock Traps |
| Ivy Spider Web | Used in crafting Pitfall Traps |
| Exciteshroom | Used in crafting Farcasters |
| Godbug | Used in crafting Lifepowders, Demon Powders, & Hardshell Powders |
Ranged Weapon Users Should Cultivate Coatings & Ammo
Hunters who use ranged weapons such as the Bow, Light Bowgun, and Heavy Bowgun should always be cultivating items for coatings & ammo.
Cultivate Items For Recovery
The most recommended items to cultivate in the Botanical Research Center are Honey & Mandragora. These are commonly used in creating Potions & Mega-Potions for health recovery.
All Cultivated Items List
Cultivated Items Available From Beginning
| Item | Harvest No. | Growth Time |
|---|---|---|
| Herb | 2 | 1 |
| Latchberry | 20 | 1 |
| Needleberry | 20 | 1 |
| Blue Mushroom | 2 | 1 |
| Bitterbug | 2 | 1 |
| Honey | 2 | 1 |
| Ivy | 2 | 1 |
Cultivated Items After 1st Expansion
| Item | Harvest No. | Growth Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nulberry | 4 | 2 |
| Might Seed | 4 | 2 |
| Adamant Seed | 4 | 2 |
| Fire Herb | 2 | 1 |
| Antidote Herb | 2 | 1 |
| Flowfern | 2 | 1 |
| Snow Herb | 2 | 1 |
| Sleep Herb | 2 | 1 |
| Smokenut | 2 | 1 |
| Dragonfell Berry | 6 | 3 |
| Blastnut | 5 | 1 |
| Dragonstrike Nut | 8 | 3 |
| Slashberry | 15 | 1 |
| Bomberry | 8 | 3 |
| Flamenut | 20 | 1 |
| Blazenut | 30 | 2 |
Cultivated Items After 2nd Expansion
| Item | Harvest No. | Growth Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mandragora | 4 | 2 |
| Nitroshroom | 2 | 1 |
| Devil's Blight | 4 | 3 |
| Parashroom | 2 | 1 |
| Toadstool | 2 | 1 |
| Exciteshroom | 4 | 2 |
| Flashbug | 4 | 2 |
| Godbug | 8 | 3 |
| Thunderbug | 2 | 1 |
| Baitbug | 4 | 2 |
| Spider Web | 2 | 1 |
What Is The Botanical Research Center?
Place To Increase Items For Crafting
The Botanical Research Center is where you can grow plants & mushrooms, harvest bugs & honey, and more. These are items normally used for crafting recovery items, buff consumables, and even ammo coatings.
Things To Remember About Botanical Research Center!
- Can only cultivate items you've already gathered
- Complete 1 quest for 1 round of cultivation
- Items will keep cultivating once assigned to a slot
- You can change items you're cultivating at any time
- Cultivation stops went the harvest box is full
Use Fertilizer To Increase Cultivation Efficiency
You can unlock different types of fertilizer by completing certain delivery requests. Fertilizer buffs the growth of your cultivated items - increases number of harvest, shortens growth time, and more.
Can Be Upgraded By Certain Conditions
You can upgrade the Botanical Research Center by going through the main story & completing certain requests. Since this feature is very helpful, it's best to upgrade it as fast as you can.
