Mods / CompostTweak

Tags:
Mechanic gameplay Utility Crafting QoL Tweak Simplification
Author:
RolledTaco
Side:
Both
Created:
Mar 26th 2025 at 5:22 AM
Last modified:
4 days ago
Downloads:
23093
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Recommended download (for Vintage Story 1.22.0 - 1.22.2):
CompostTweak_2.2.0.zip  1-click install

Changes the compost time from 20 days down to 10 days and adjusts the compost you get. (configurable with configlib)

The compost tumbler will allow you to make compost faster by tumbling it once a day for 5 days. It also lets you compost multiple different things at the same time.

 

You can also seal the barrel with any amount of compostable material (if divisable by 2).

You can also compost many different things like cattails, flowers, dry grass and much more.

Mineral fertilizer crafted with one compost and one salt peter - N/P/K - 100%

You can now craft medium and high fertility soil with a new crafting recipe added for terra preta as seen in the images.

 

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In progress

  • Sound for tumbler
  • Organic fertilizer
  • Fish fertilizer

 

Completed

  • Mineral fertilizer
  • Interactive animated composting mechanics
  • Refined tumbler model

 

 

Any suggestions are welcome!

Completed Suggestions😀

Dry Fruit Mash - Nezerith

Plant matter and cattails - LillyTheDragon

ConfigLib Support - Foxtrot88

Rammed Earth - SirStewie

Ferns - Kournin

Leaves - Synthetic_EUR

Mod Version Mod IdentifierFor Game version Downloads Released Changelog Download 1-click mod install*
2.2.0 rlldtco0001
1.22.0 - 1.22.2
472 4 days ago CompostTweak_2.2.0.zip 1-click install

Updated to refined model.

Fixed texture issues

Added configlib option for mineral fertilizer

Changed any "crank" to "tumble"

 

2.1.1 rlldtco0001
1.22.0 - 1.22.2
1152 May 4th at 6:35 AM CompostTweak_2.1.1.zip 1-click install

Fixed Mineral Fertilizer not working correctly.

Made All types of dry fruit mash to compostable.

2.1.0 rlldtco0001
1.22.0 - 1.22.1
264 May 3rd at 3:25 AM CompostTweak_2.1.0.zip 1-click install
  • New interactive Compost Tumber cuts down composting time by tumbling every day
  • More compostables: grass, plant debris, cattails, thatch, ferns, leaves, flowers, water lily flowers, and more
  • Soil upgrade recipes up to terra preta
  • ConfigLib options for compost time, input amount, and yield
  • Tumbler UI + sealing
  • Cranking animation
  • Compost finishing
  • Mineral fertilizer on farmland
  • ConfigLib settings
2.0.1 rlldtco0001 972 Apr 28th at 6:13 PM CompostTweak_2.0.1.zip 1-click install

Updated to game version 1.22.0

Huge update adding mineral fertilizer to the game!

Also added configlib support!

2.0.0 rlldtco0001
1.21.2 - 1.21.5
99 Apr 28th at 5:33 PM CompostTweak_2.0.0.zip 1-click install

Huge update adding mineral fertilizer to the game!

Also added configlib support!

1.4.1 rlldtco0001
1.21.2 - 1.21.5
2205 Feb 17th at 5:32 AM CompostTweak_1.4.1.zip 1-click install

Added rammed earth

1.4.0 rlldtco0001
1.21.2 - 1.21.5
3179 Dec 25th 2025 at 6:23 AM CompostTweak_1.4.0.zip 1-click install

Added the ability to compost all types of ferns and leaves.

Rebalanced some values.

1.3.0 rlldtco0001
1.21.2 - 1.21.5
1656 Nov 27th 2025 at 10:12 PM CompostTweak_1.3.0.zip 1-click install

Rebalanced some values.

Low fertility dirt - 10 -> 7 days || 8 dirt to 16 dirt

Medium fertility dirt - 10 -> 7 days

Thatch - 10 -> 7 days

1.2.4 rlldtco0001 3567 Sep 8th 2025 at 2:07 AM CompostTweak_1.2.4.zip 1-click install

Updated for 1.21.0

Fixed the mod not working

1.2.3 rlldtco0001 4688 Jun 12th 2025 at 7:25 AM CompostTweak_1.2.3.zip 1-click install

Updated to 1.20.12

1.2.2 rlldtco0001 897 May 28th 2025 at 5:30 AM CompostTweak_1.2.2.zip 1-click install

Updated to 1.20.11

1.2.1 rlldtco0001
1.20.8 - 1.20.10
1114 May 13th 2025 at 5:18 AM CompostTweak_1.2.1.zip 1-click install

Updated to versions 1.20.10 | 1.20.9 | 1.20.8

1.2.0 rlldtco0001
1.20.5 - 1.20.7
1773 Mar 30th 2025 at 11:56 PM CompostTweak_1.2.0.zip 1-click install

Added drygrass, thatch, low fertility soil, medium fertility soil to compost recipies.

1.1.0 rlldtco0001
1.20.5 - 1.20.7
488 Mar 27th 2025 at 11:26 PM CompostTweak_1.1.0.zip 1-click install

Added the ability to compost less than 64 at a time. (multiples of 2)

1.0.2 rlldtco0001
1.20.5 - 1.20.6
399 Mar 26th 2025 at 7:10 AM CompostTweak_1.0.2.zip 1-click install

Fixed issue with auto install when joining server.

1.0.1 rlldtco0001
1.20.5 - 1.20.6
65 Mar 26th 2025 at 6:49 AM CompostTweak_1.0.1.zip 1-click install

Updated file name to reflect mod name.

1.0.0 rlldtco0001 70 Mar 26th 2025 at 5:32 AM rlldtco0001.zip 1-click install

Initial release.


43 Comments (oldest first | newest first) (threaded | flat)

potoes, 4 days ago

I also think the fertilizer is a little too op

RolledTaco , 5 hours ago
@potoes: I also think the fertilizer is a little too op

Its now configurable with configlib but I agree I will do a balancing pass soon.

ReaH424, 5 days ago

I think the fertilizer added in this mode is too strong. Would it be possible to adjust the values in configlib?

slathos, May 4th at 10:08 AM

Do the images fail to work for me or are generally broken?
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FuegoFish, May 4th at 10:26 AM
@slathos: Do the images fail to work for me or are generally broken?

They're broken. Discord is not a reliable image host.

RolledTaco , May 4th at 8:18 PM
@slathos: Do the images fail to work for me or are generally broken?

slathos Thanks for letting me know this should be fixed now.

RolledTaco , May 3rd at 9:41 PM

Nezerith Good idea! I will add that.

RolledTaco , May 3rd at 9:40 PM

darklord1622 Thank you for letting me know I will fix it now.

darklord1622, May 3rd at 12:48 PM

i don't know if this was intended but the Mineral fertilizer used to instantly fill the farm nutrient but now it works like a normal fertilizer 

Nezerith, May 3rd at 9:09 AM

Could you add dry fruit mash to compostables?

RolledTaco , May 3rd at 4:16 AM

LillyTheDragon I have added plant debris and cattails at your request along with some other stuff like flowers. Leaves were added by request and are not obtainable by default but mods do allow getting them. I also evened out the composting time. Everything is 10 days now. You can adjust all that as well as the amount of items it takes to make one compost which effectively lets you change the amount you get from composting. 

LillyTheDragon, May 2nd at 6:21 PM (modified May 2nd at 6:31 PM)

Just wanted to ask if it is possible to make it so that in the config, you can set the amount of compost you get to something lower than the doubled amount this mod introduces?

Right now, you can't set it any lower than the default amount of the mod, or at least not through Configlib...

 

I personally don't mind the time it takes and the amount you get from composting, as it is in vanilla, but I do like that this mod lets you compost more stuff. =)

 

Edit: Is it possible to add Plant debris instead of leaves to the list of things that can be composted, since I don't believe there is a way in survival to get Leaves from trees, at least not in vanilla? Or maybe just add plant debris to the list? Maybe cattails as well? ^_^

RolledTaco , Apr 28th at 6:27 PM

Foxtrot88 I have added the configlib support.

RolledTaco , Apr 28th at 6:25 PM

TMG1122 Once that mod is updated I will.

TMG1122, Apr 28th at 6:12 PM

 could you add compatability with the compost bin mod?

kirtini, Apr 22nd at 7:16 PM

seems to work in 1.22. tested in creative in a survival world, composting 64 rot takes 5 days. thanks for this mod btw :]

RolledTaco , Apr 12th at 4:37 AM

Foxtrot88 I will see what I can do.

Foxtrot88, Mar 8th at 1:48 AM

Would it be possible to add a configurable timer and yield for each object through ConfigLib? For those of us who feel 10 days is way too much. I've composted soil with eggshells/orange peels/yerba mate/etc in less than a week of constant watering and churning, it doesn't take that long realistically...

mattergamer, Feb 16th at 4:13 AM

Works on v1.22.0-pre.2

Solidude, Jan 6th at 11:29 PM

<3

SirStewie, Jan 1st at 1:00 PM

RolledTaco Thank you so much!

RolledTaco , Dec 30th 2025 at 6:37 PM

SirStewie Yes I will add it in the next update.

SirStewie, Dec 27th 2025 at 2:54 PM

Is it possible to get Rammed Earth added onto this? We got no use for it at all after changing housing material.

RolledTaco , Dec 27th 2025 at 1:42 AM

Monarch001 Yes it should be.

Monarch001, Dec 26th 2025 at 7:39 AM

Is this compatible with the composter mod?

RolledTaco , Dec 25th 2025 at 6:26 AM

Synthetic_EUR I've added this as you requested.

RolledTaco , Dec 25th 2025 at 6:24 AM

Kournin Added :)

Kournin, Dec 20th 2025 at 2:51 PM

Fern compost anybody? I'm drowning in extra ferns and came here in the hope somebody made them compostable. You know, just like IRL? Maybe in your next update?

Synthetic_EUR, Dec 11th 2025 at 9:40 AM

Could it be possible to add leaves as a compost ingredient? leaves are otherwise quite useless and just takes up space. This would make for a great early game compost source.

NinjaKid225, Sep 1st 2025 at 3:35 AM

Mulciber Yes it works in 1.21. 

Mulciber, Sep 1st 2025 at 12:42 AM

RolledTaco Thank you for the work on this mod.  It has been a great QoL improvement.  If you are in the updating mood, either a confirmation this still works in 1.21 or updating to 1.21 would be great.  Thanks again!

RolledTaco , Jul 2nd 2025 at 3:36 AM

Gikame Just to clarify, 1.20.10? or 1.20.1? 

PureWinter, Jun 19th 2025 at 2:01 AM

I love this mod.

Gikame, Jun 14th 2025 at 4:12 PM

Is there a chance that you could make this mod for 1.20.1? I know I know. "Just update you foolish person". I just have other mods running too. And I am always so afraid to do this on the spot cause of how it used to be in Minecraft where a simple version switch can break so much.

 

If the answer is no, all good. No hard feelings.

Alikat, May 13th 2025 at 3:51 PM

Thank you for this.

Asil, May 10th 2025 at 9:52 PM

Someone understands gardening! Yes, raw leftovers are ready to use in about a week, and are about half the size of the original pile due to settling. At least in summer. Winter takes a little longer because the middle stays too cold to heat and ferment. Thank you!

Foxtrot88, Mar 31st 2025 at 11:59 AM

Guimoute I've done compost IRL for my backyard tomato/bell pepper/basil farm. It takes approximately 5~10 IRL days under constant hydration to form useable compost, not almost an entire month.

RolledTaco , Mar 31st 2025 at 5:33 AM

JakeDaFakeCake I am pretty new to modding this game but I will see what I can do. For now if you really want to change things you can unzip the mod and open the json file/s with any text editor and then save and rezip the modinfo and folder that were unzipped. 

RolledTaco , Mar 31st 2025 at 5:29 AM

Foxtrot88 I'm glad this is helpful to you. I found that it was just too long compared to other things in the game too.

Guimoute, Mar 31st 2025 at 3:18 AM

Foxtrot88 That's how it is IRL. You make compost over the whole winter with the waste from the spring and summer.

qnp, Mar 28th 2025 at 9:50 PM

hey, i'm rather horrible at modding so i'm unsure how easy or complex this would be to do but a config for the duration (and possibly output) could be nice. Either way thanks for your addition to the quality of life in this game as the wait for compost is rather ridiculous.

Foxtrot88, Mar 27th 2025 at 6:42 AM

God bless you, it's ridiculous that compost takes SO LONG in game to the point that you might as well be in winter by the time you can get yourself compost, and farming halts to a stop. This makes it far more tolerable and useful, thank you SO MUCH!!