The main threats to watch for with crops are pretty straightforward but timing is crucial. Crows will start targeting your fields once you've got more than 15 plants going, so get those scarecrows placed within their 17×17 protection radius right away. During storms, lightning can randomly strike and destroy crops at any moment, which makes having lightning rods really important for those valuable late-game plantings. The biggest threat timing-wise comes from seasonal transitions, where any crops not suited for the new season will die instantly on day one, so plan your planting schedule carefully around those last weeks.

What's interesting is that you won't need to deal with complex pest management or plant diseases like in some farming sims. The daily routine focuses more on tactical choices like maximizing fertilizer effectiveness, planning efficient watering routes, and strategic scarecrow placement. Some mods can add extra complexity if you're looking for more challenge, but the base mechanics keep things focused on the core farming loop without getting bogged down in pest control details.