Palm Seeds in Windrose are one of those early-game resources that seem obvious until they're not. You see palm trees everywhere along the beach, you swing your axe, and you get Wood. More Wood. Still more Wood. No seeds. The game never tells you why, which is exactly why players end up deforesting entire coastlines for nothing.
Here's the short answer: location is everything. The trees near the shore and forest edges simply do not drop seeds, no matter how many you cut down. The ones that do are found further inland.
How to get Palm Seeds in Windrose
According to all three sources covering this topic, the method is consistent: Palm Seeds only drop from large Palm Trees located deeper inland, away from beaches and forest edges. Coastal trees and smaller palms near starting areas will not yield seeds regardless of how many you chop.
The specific forest area mentioned by Destructoid is the Coastal Jungle, though the rule applies broadly: head inland, find large palm trees, and start cutting.
Inland trees drop Palm Seeds
What tool do you need?
You need an Axe to harvest Palm Trees. According to Destructoid, crafting one requires 3 Wood and 3 Stone at a Workbench. Deltia's Gaming specifies that an Iron Axe is required to fully chop down the larger trees that drop seeds. Without completing the full chop (until the tree disappears), seeds will not drop.
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You must chop the tree down completely until it disappears from the ground. Partial cuts will only yield Wood, not Palm Seeds.
The drop is not guaranteed on every tree. As noted by TheGamer, Palm Seeds are not a certain reward from each cut, so expect to work through several trees before your inventory fills up. Deltia's Gaming describes them as a rare resource even when you're doing everything correctly.
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Why am I not getting Palm Seeds from Palm Trees?
This is the most common question new players ask, and the answer comes down to two things:
- You are cutting trees too close to the coast or forest edge (these never drop seeds)
- You are not fully chopping the tree down before moving to the next one
Both issues are easy to fix once you know about them. Move inland, finish each tree completely, and the seeds will start appearing.
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Palm Trees respawn over time, so you can mark a productive inland spot and return to it repeatedly for efficient farming runs.
Can I craft Palm Seeds?
No. All three sources confirm that Palm Seeds cannot be crafted. They must be collected by cutting inland trees or harvested from Palm Saplings you have already planted at your base.
How to use Palm Seeds in Windrose
Once you have seeds in your inventory, there are two distinct uses worth knowing about.
Planting Palm Saplings
Both TheGamer and Destructoid confirm the same process: press B to open the Build menu, navigate to the Farming tab, and place a Palm Sapling on a suitable plot. Once grown, press E to harvest it. This creates a self-sustaining supply at your base so you do not need to keep running inland for every batch.
Farming Contractor automation
According to Destructoid, after reaching Tortuga, you can purchase a Farming Contractor for 10 Gold. Assign it 20 Silver Coins and 50 Palm Seeds, and it will automatically generate resources for over eight hours. This is the most efficient long-term farming method once you have the initial seed stock.
Decorative use
Palm Seeds can also be used to grow decorative palm trees around your base. Destructoid notes this yields no functional items, but it is an option if you want to customize your settlement.
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Do not spend your entire seed stock on decoration before setting up at least one Farming plot. You will need 50 seeds for the Farming Contractor unlock at Tortuga, and replanting takes time.
Farming Palm Seeds faster: practical tips
Based on the information across all sources, here is the most efficient approach to building up your Palm Seed stock:
- Head to the Coastal Jungle or similar inland forest areas, not the beach
- Use an Iron Axe and fully chop each tree until it disappears
- Expect seeds to drop alongside Wood once the tree is completely gone
- Set up a Palm Sapling farm at your base as soon as you have your first seeds, so you have a backup supply growing while you explore
- Once you reach Tortuga, prioritize the Farming Contractor to automate production
Windrose is currently in early access, so farming rates and specific drop mechanics may shift with future updates.
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