Beehive
Beehives boost the growth of nearby
Crops (both aquatic and land based). Their range is 3 tiles. They do not boost the growth of Bushes or Trees, or their regrowth of resources, such as
Berries,
Maple Syrup or
Chestnut. Placing Beehives comes with the risk of Bee Sting.
Strategies
As Beehives occupy blocks that could be used by crops, minimize the overlap of affected areas. Additionally, the negative well-being incurred from bee stings, while minor, can be minimized by ensuring
Paths do not cross the affected areas. This prevents non-farmers from getting stung. Additionally,
Bots as farmers are unaffected by the stings.
As the range is tile-based, it extends vertically for the entire column.
Buildings and Paths placed above or below Beehives also risk bee stings.
Growth Boost
The growth boost rate is approximately 43% overall (approximately 30% reduction in growth time). The boost is applied to 3 crops every 2 hours. Boosted crops have a cooldown of 24 hours before the boost can apply again. Overlapping fields redistribute remaining boosts, so you don't have to worry about wasting boosts.