Schedule 1 includes a wide array of items essential for your production processes. While certain elements are crucial for cooking, others, albeit optional, can greatly enhance your profitability. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the functionality of Drying Racks within Schedule 1.
Understanding the operation of Drying Racks is not immediately apparent, as they function in a unique manner typical of various stations in the game.
Acquiring Drying Racks in Schedule 1
Generally, many standard items can be procured from established retailers, such as Dan’s Hardware Store. However, tools and materials necessary for cultivating illegal plants are exclusive to Oscar’s selection available at the Warehouse. Although Drying Racks may appear to be a conventional item, they are accessible solely through Oscar’s inventory in Schedule 1.
It’s important to emphasize that Drying Racks are categorized as late-game items, meaning they will be unavailable for purchase until you achieve the Hustler III rank. Once obtained, the cost to acquire a Drying Rack will be $250 each from Oscar.
Utilizing Drying Racks in Schedule 1
All goods—whether they are plants or crystals—are classified by quality levels. Schedule 1 consists of four distinct quality tiers:
- Low
- Moderate
- Premium
- Heavenly
The selling price of your products varies according to their quality; Low quality products are the least expensive, while Heavenly quality yields the highest profit margins. Furthermore, high-quality outputs not only command better prices but also carry a greater likelihood of customer acceptance—especially crucial as certain buyers will refuse low-quality products in the late-game phase.
Drying Racks are therefore vital for elevating the quality of your cannabis and coca leaves. Players can place up to 20 units of product on a Drying Rack, and simply click the “Dry”option. After approximately 12 in-game hours, the processed plants will reflect a higher quality tier.
If you’re streamlining your production by hiring workers, it’s essential to remember that Drying Racks function as stations. Simply designating them as a destination for pots isn’t sufficient for operation. You’ll need to assign a botanist specifically to manage the Drying Racks, allowing for the efficient production of top-tier products without unnecessary intervention—provided that worker bugs do not interfere with operations.