Biomass

Recipe

Biomass

Machine: greenhouse · Craft time: 60s

Ingredients

• 1 × Biomass
• 1 × Mineral Rocks
• 250 × Water

Products

• 2 × Biomass

Used in

• Biomass → Biomass
• Explosives → Explosives
• Wooden Blocks → Wooden Blocks
• Wooden Decor Blocks → Wooden Decor Blocks
• Executive Office Chair → Executive Office Chair
• Executive Office Couch → Executive Office Couch
• Executive Office Desk → Executive Office Desk
• Executive Office File Cabinet → Executive Office File Cabinet
• Office Plant → Office Plant
• Executive Office Plant → Executive Office Plant
• Office Statue → Office Statue
• Executive Office Table → Executive Office Table
• Office Wall Plaque → Office Wall Plaque

Guide

Biomass serves as a foundational resource in early factory development, acting both as a basic crafting material and a primary fuel source. It is produced from vegetation gathered in the world or grown in greenhouses, but both methods come with notable friction for new players.

Early power generation relies on biomass, but automation is not available for feeding burners - manual intervention is required. This hands-on process can slow down expansion and demands regular attention, especially as power needs grow.

A major risk in the early game is running out of initial biomass or seeds, which can halt progress until more is gathered or produced. At the same time, biomass tends to accumulate quickly once production is established, leading to storage and disposal challenges. Many players find themselves debating its long-term value, as it is intentionally designed to be a low-value, high-volume resource.

Tips

• The greenhouse can duplicate biomass, but its production rate is slow and difficult to scale. Relying solely on greenhouses for biomass can bottleneck your growth.
• Automating biomass production is possible but often not worth the setup, given the slow output. Consider whether your factory truly needs automated biomass or if manual collection and processing will suffice.
• Biomass burners must be fed manually - plan your workflow to include regular refueling, especially when expanding power-hungry operations.
• Preserve a portion of your initial biomass or seeds to avoid stalling progress. Running out early can leave you unable to power machines or craft key items until you gather more.

Unlock requirements

• Biomass Farming

FAQ

Is there a more effective way to dispose of or utilize excess biomass beyond current crafting and burning options?

Currently, excess biomass can be used as fuel or in recipes like Explosives and various furniture items. There are no additional disposal methods or high-value sinks, so managing storage or burning surplus remains necessary.