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Mulching
Purpose Mulching is one of the easiest and widely used techniques to improve yield, soil quality and retain moisture. While finds dating back at least 2500 years exist humankind has probably mulched their crops since the neolithicum more than 8000 years ago.
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Mulching release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.0.1
Game version 1.21.5
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Mulching 1.0.1 targets 1.21.5. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Mulching required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
Client Required
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.
What else does Mulching 1.0.1 need?
1.0.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Mulching without breaking your instance.
Built for Mulching 1.0.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.1. It targets 1.21.5; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Mulching add?
Purpose
Mulching is one of the easiest and widely used techniques to improve yield, soil quality and retain moisture. While finds dating back at least 2500 years exist humankind has probably mulched their crops since the neolithicum more than 8000 years ago.
It's benefits can't be overstated:
Mulches conserve the soil moisture, enhance the nutrients status of soil, control the erosion losses, suppress the weeds in crop plants, and remove the residual effects of pesticides, fertilizers, and heavy metals.
Iqbal, R., Raza, M.A.S., Valipour, M. et al. Potential agricultural and environmental benefits of mulches—a review
Usage
Right click farmland with dry grass to add mulch. Multiple layers increase the effect. It decays over time.
| Grass Amount | Moisture Loss Reduction |
| 1 | 25% |
| 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 75% |
Mulching does not affect fertilizers, it just retains the moisture longer.
Deinstallation
You should be able to just deactive the mod and applied mulch should be gone without affecting the soil anymore.
Extracted from: https://mods.vintagestory.at/show/mod/23655. Thanks to Emmett_chef for making this possible!
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Mulching releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Mulching versions and loaders
1.0.1
mulching_1.0.1.zip
8 Nov 2025
Client Required Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.5 setup 1.21.5 release
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.
