Farming, released in July of 2005, is one of those passive, but rewarding skills to train. Just investing a small section of your time into it can produce massive results, which is why it's worth it. However, with its somewhat complex structure, it can be quite intimidating to know what to do, which is why some players choose not to farm. But we've got good news! In this OSRS Farming guide, we've compiled the best methods to get 99 farming, and there's sure to be something to suit you!
Quests
We can't stress this enough - quests are so important for farming! Being a slow and progressive skill, being able to skip a few early levels would save you hours of pointless low-level farming! Here's a list of all the quests in OSRS which provide farming experience.
Useful Equipment
To make your Farming journey more efficient and enjoyable, here's a list of the equipment we heavily recommend you get.
Magic Secateurs 
Magic Secateurs are one of the most important tools in farming (if you plan to farm herbs, allotments, grape vines and hops). They increase the crop yield of specific plants by 10%, which adds up in the long run. To get them, you need to kill Tanglefoot in the "Fairytale I - Growing Pains' quest. Once you've killed Tanglefoot, simply head to Malignius Mortifier, whom is located south of Falador, and purchase the magic secateurs for 40,000 coins.
Ectophial 
The Ectophial is a free teleportation device, which teleports you straight to the Ectofuntus, right outside Port Phasmatys. You might be thinking, why do you even need to teleport to Port Phasmatys? Well, there's a farming slightly west of the teleportation location, which makes things a lot easier. Otherwise, you'll have to take significantly longer routes, slowing down your efficiency. To get the Ectophial, you'll need to complete the "Ghosts Ahoy' quest.
Farmer's Outfit 
The Farmer's Outfit (if all worn together) grants a 2.5% experience boost when farming. Considering that farming is a relatively slow skill, any experience gain would be great, and therefore we believe that attaining the Farmer's Outfit is a good investment of your time. To get it, you'll need to purchase it from the Tithe Farm shop, in Hosidius. It costs 400 points, which you can get from playing the Tithe Farm minigame.
Explorer's Ring 2 (or higher) 
The Explorer's Ring 2 (and its' higher versions) provides instant teleportation to the Falador Farming Patch. With this teleport, you'll save a lot of time when needing to use the Falador patch, which increases your efficiency in your farming journey. To get the Explorer's Ring 2, you'll need to complete the easy and medium Lumbridge & Draynor diaries. Once you've completed those, head to Hatius Cosaintus in Lumbridge to receive your ring.
Ardougne Cloak 2 (or higher) 
The Ardougne Cloak 2 (as well it's higher variations) provides instant teleports to the Ardougne Farming Patch. Just like the Explorer's Ring 2, the instant teleports will increase your efficiency while Farming by a significant amount! To get the cloak, you'll need to complete the easy and medium Ardougne diaries. Once you've completed those diaries, go to Two-Pints, who is located in the Flying Horse Inn in East Ardougne, and he'll give you your cloak.
Xeric's Talisman 
The Xeric's Talisman, more specifically, the Xeric's Glade teleport, transports you to Hosidius, near the magic trees. Heading slightly east, you'll find the farming patches in Hosidius, which will save you a lot of time in the long run. To get the Xeric's Talisman, you could either kill lizardmen, brutes, shamans, or you could try steal from the stone chests in the Lizardman Temple.
Levelling Guide
For this OSRS Farming guide, you've got two main options to chose from (however, feel free to switch it up sometimes, or even do both simultaneously!): The Fast method, and the Profitable method. However, from levels 1 through to 23, the methods are the same in this OSRS Farming Guide.
Levels 1-17 Completing Fairy Tale Part I 
To kick off the OSRS Farming guide, from levels 1 through to 17, you'll be completing the "Fairy Tale Part I' quest. In addition to the massive amounts of experience this quest offers, you'll also be able to receive the magic secateurs, which we talked about earlier. To start the quest, simply head to Martin the Master Gardener, whom is located in the Draynor Village market, as shown on the map.
Levels 17-23 Farming Oak Trees (or any other method) 
From levels 17 through to 23 (and further onto 27, if you chose to go down the Fast route), you'll be farming Oak Trees. For this method, and for subsequent tree runs, you'll need 5 (6 if you are above 65 farming) of the sapling of the tree you wish to plant (in this case - an oak sapling), a rake, a spade, teleports to Lumbridge, Varrock, Falador, Taverley, the Tree Gnome Stronghold, and if you're above 65 farming, the Farming Guild, and 5 (6 if above 65) of the relevant gardener payment (in this case - baskets of tomatoes), and a stack of coins. We also recommend weight-reducing gear, to zoom through the tree run. 
With all your items equipped and, in your inventory, head to the patches shown adjacent. If you're above 65 farming, you can additionally use the Farming Guild patch. Once you're at a patch, if there's already a tree there, pay the gardener 200 coins to remove it. Then, simply rake any weeds until its clear, plant your sapling and pay the neighboring gardener the payment (in this case, the basket of tomatoes). Come back approximately 3 and a half hours later and repeat the whole process! 
Keep in mind, for these levels, you can always continue questing, to unlock more items and gain more experience to assist you in your farming journey.
Fast
Levels 23-27 - Farming Oak Trees
Same as before, scroll up! 
Levels 27-30 - Farming Oak Trees & Apple Trees
Now - to start doing fruit tree runs! For the Oak tree side of this method, it's the exact same as before (so scroll up!). 
To do apple trees, as well as subsequent fruit tree runs, you'll need a spade, a rake, stack of coins, 5 (6 if above 85 farming) saplings of the tree you wish to plant (in this case - apple saplings), and teleports to the Tree Gnome Stronghold, Catherby, outside the Tree Gnome Maze, Lleyta, North of Brimhaven and if you're above 85 farming - the Farming Guild, and 5 (6 if above 85 farming) of the relevant gardener payment (in this case - 9 sweetcorn for each apple tree). We also recommend you equip weight reducing gear.
With all your items equipped and, in your inventory, head to any of the patches as shown on the map adjacent. 
If you're above 85 farming, you can use the fruit tree patch at the Farming Guild. When you've reached a fruit tree patch, if there's already a tree present, pay the gardener present to remove it, then rake any weeds, plant your sapling, and pay the gardener the payment (in this case, 9 sweetcorn). Come back approximately 16 hours later and repeat the whole process!
Levels 30-33 - Farming Willow Trees & Apple Trees 
Moving on from oak trees, from levels 30 to 33, you'll be farming both willow trees and apple trees. The apple tree side of this method is the same, while the Tree part isn't. However, you can use the exact same tree run guide as shown in the methods above. Instead of using oak saplings, you'll be using willow saplings, and instead of the gardener payment being a basket of tomatoes, it'll instead be a basket of apples. Willow trees take a little longer to grow, so come back in approximately 5 hours.
Levels 33-35 - Farming Willow Trees & Banana Trees 
From levels 33 through to 35, you'll be saying goodbye to the apple trees, and moving onto farming banana trees, as well as willow trees. The willow tree part of the guide still remains the same, however there are slight changes to the fruit tree run. Instead of apple tree saplings, you'll be using banana tree saplings, and your payment won't be 9 sweetcorn. Instead, your gardener payment will be 4 baskets of apples.
Levels 35-39 - Farming Willow Trees & Banana Trees & Teak Trees 
From levels 35-39, you'll still be farming willow trees and banana trees, but you'll also be farming teak trees. To farm teak trees, and subsequent hardwood trees, you'll need a spade, a rake, a stack of coins, the gardener payment (in this case - 15 limpwurt root per teak tree), the sapling of the tree you wish to plant (in this case - a teak sapling), and teleports to the Fossil Island Mushroom Forest. We also recommend bringing along some weight reducing gear. 
With all your items, head to the hardwood patch at Fossil Island, as shown on the map. When you're there, if there's already a hardwood tree present, pay the adjacent gardener to remove it, then take any weeds, plant the sapling then pay the gardener the relevant payment. Teaks take quite a while to grow, so come back in approximately 3 days and 3 hours and repeat the whole process.
Levels 39-42 - Farming Willow Trees & Orange Trees & Teak Trees 
From levels 39 through to 42, you'll be dismissing your banana trees, and instead moving onto orange trees, as well as willow trees and teak trees. We've already discussed how to farm willow and teak trees, so scroll up if you forgot! To farm orange trees, you'll be using the exact same fruit tree method as discussed previously. However, instead of banana saplings, you'll be using orange tree saplings. Additionally, instead of your gardener payment being 4 baskets of apples, you'll instead be using 3 baskets of strawberries per patch.
Levels 42-45 - Farming Willow Trees & Curry Trees & Teak Trees 
We'll again be switching the fruit trees this time, from levels 42 to 45. You'll still be farming willow and teak trees, but you'll also be farming curry trees. To farm curry trees, just use the same fruit tree method as shown previously. Instead of orange tree saplings, you'll be using curry tree saplings, and your new gardener payment will be 5 baskets of bananas per patch, instead of 3 baskets of strawberries.
Levels 45-51 - Farming Maple Trees & Curry Trees & Teak Trees 
Sick of farming willows? Well you're in luck, as from levels 45 to 51, you'll be farming maple trees, curry trees and teak trees. By this time, you should already know how to farm curry and teak trees (but if you don't - scroll up to the previous methods!). To farm maple trees, you'll be using the exact same method as you did for oak and willow trees. This time, your sapling will be a maple tree sapling, and your gardener payment will be a basket of oranges. Maple trees take longer than the previous trees you've grown, so come back in approximately 5 and a half hours.
Levels 51-55 - Farming Maple Trees & Pineapple Trees & Teak Trees 
From levels 51 through to 55, you'll still be farming maple and teak trees, but this time, you'll be farming pineapple trees. Using the same fruit tree method as shown previously, to farm pineapple trees, simply use pineapple tree saplings instead of curry tree saplings, and 10 watermelons as your gardener payment.
Levels 55-57 - Farming Maple Trees & Pineapple Trees & Mahogany Trees 
From levels 55 to 57, you'll finally be moving on from teak trees, onto its older sibling - the Mahogany Tree, while still farming maple trees and pineapple trees. To farm mahogany trees, you'll still be using the same method as you used with Teak trees, with a few changes. Instead of using a teak tree sapling, you'll be using a mahogany tree sapling. In addition, your new gardener payment will be 25 yanillian hops, instead of the previous 15 limpwurt roots. Mahogany trees also take longer to grow, so come back in approximately 3 days, 13 hours and 30 minutes.
Levels 57-60 - Farming Maple Trees & Papaya Trees & Mahogany Trees 
Saying goodbye to pineapple trees, from levels 57 to 60, you'll be farming maple trees, papaya trees and mahogany trees. While the hardwood and tree run remain the same, the fruit tree method differs. Instead of pineapple tree saplings, you'll be using papaya tree saplings, and instead of your gardener payment being 10 watermelon, it'll be 10 pineapples per patch.
Levels 60-68 - Farming Yew Trees & Papaya Trees & Mahogany Trees 
Moving onto the high levelled trees, from levels 60 all the way to 68, you'll be farming yew trees, papaya trees and mahogany trees. You've already seen how to farm papaya trees and mahogany trees, but it's the yew trees that'll be new. To farm yew trees, you'll be using the exact same method you used to farm maple trees (scroll up if you forgot!), but instead of maple tree saplings, you'll be using yew tree saplings, and instead of your gardener payment being a basket of oranges, it'll be 10 cactus spines per tree. Yew trees also take longer to grow, so come back in approximately 7 hours.
Levels 68-72 - Farming Yew Trees & Palm Trees & Mahogany Trees 
From levels 68 to 72, you'll be switching up your fruit trees, as you'll be farming yew trees, mahogany trees and palm trees. The yew and mahogany trees should be self-explanatory right now, but to farm palm trees, you'll be using the same fruit tree method you've been using all along. However, instead of papaya tree saplings, you'll be using palm tree saplings, and instead of your gardener payment being 10 pineapples, it'll now become 15 papaya fruit.
Levels 72-75 - Farming Yew Trees & Palm Trees & Mahogany Trees & Calquat Trees 
Ready for another tree? From levels 72 through to 75, you'll still be farming yew trees, palm trees and mahogany trees, but this time - you'll also be farming calquat trees. The yew, palm and mahogany trees stay the same, so scroll up if you forgot how to do those. To farm calquat trees, you'll need a rake, a spade, a stack of coins, a calquat tree sapling, 8 poison ivy berries and teleports to North of Tai Bwo Wannai. Weight reduction gear is also recommended.
With your items, head to the calquat patch as shown on the map. Once you're there, if there's already a calquat tree present, pay the gardener to remove it, then rake any weeds, plant the calquat sapling and pay the gardener your 8 poison ivy berries. Come back in 21 and a half hours and repeat it all over again!
With all your items, head to the hardwood patch at Fossil Island, as shown on the map. When you're there, if there's already a hardwood tree present, pay the adjacent gardener to remove it, then take any weeds, plant the sapling then pay the gardener the relevant payment. Teaks take quite a while to grow, so come back in approximately 3 days and 3 hours and repeat the whole process.
Levels 75-83 - Farming Magic Trees & Palm Trees & Mahogany Trees & Calquat Trees 
Finishing off the tree progression for farming, from levels 75 to 83 you'll be farming magic trees, palm trees, mahogany trees and calquat. Everything remains the same, except the Magic trees, which are new to this level. However, the method to farm magic trees is the exactly the same as yew trees, but instead of yew tree saplings, you'll be using magic tree saplings, and instead of your payment to the gardener being 10 cactus spines, it'll be 25 coconuts. Magic trees also take longer to grow, so come back in approximately 8 hours.
Levels 83-99 - Farming Magic Trees & Palm Trees & Mahogany Trees & Calquat Trees & Spirit Trees 
To finish off the fast method of this OSRS Farming guide, from levels 83 all the way to 99, you'll still be farming magic trees, palm trees, mahogany trees and calquat trees, but this time - you'll also be farming Spirit Trees. Keep in mind, you can only plant one spirit tree at a time at level 83 farming, 2 at 91, and 3 at 99. 
To farm spirit trees, you'll need a spade, a rake, a stack of coins, numerous spirit tree saplings (1 at level 83 farming, 2 at 91, and 3 at 99), teleports to three of the following: South-East Etceteria, East of Port Sarim, North of Brimhaven and the Hosidius House, as well as the gardener payment of 5 monkey nuts, a money bar and a ground suqah tooth per patch. Weight reducing gear is also heavily recommended. 
With your items equipped and, in your inventory, go head to any of the patches as shown. If there's already a spirit tree present, use your shovel on it to dig it up, rake any weeds, plant your sapling and pay the gardener your payment. If you're 91 or above farming, head to another patch, and if you're above 99, you can head to another one after that. Spirit trees do take a while to grow, so come back in approximately 2 days and 11 hours to repeat the whole process.
Profitable
Levels 23-26 - Farming Tarromin 
To kick off the money-making section of this OSRS Farming guide, you'll farming tarromin from levels 23 to 26. To farm tarromin weed, and subsequent herbs, you'll need your magic secateurs (or regular secateurs if you don't have its magical variation), 8 of the relevant herb seeds (in this case - tarromin seeds), 6 ultracompost (5 if you have 50% hosidius favor), a rake, a spade, a seed dibber and teleports to South of Falador, West of Port Phasmatys, North of Catherby, North of Ardougne, Southeast of the Great Kourend, Roof of Troll Stronghold, Harmony Island and Weiss. We heavily recommend bringing along weight reducing gear, such as the graceful outfit, as you'll be travelling a lot.
With your items, head to any of the herb patches as shown. Once you're there, simply pick any herbs that are present, note them by using them on the gardener, rake any weeds, apply ultracompost and plant your seed. Do this for all the herb patches (or at least the ones you can access) except the Trollheim patch, the Weiss patch, and if you've got 50% Hosidius favor, the Great Kourend patch. For those last three patches, there's no need to apply ultracompost. Come back in approximately 1 hour and a half and repeat the whole process.
Levels 26-32 - Farming Harralander
From levels 26 to 32, you'll be farming harralanders. For this method, use the exact same technique as shown in the method previous, but instead of tarromin seeds, use harralander seeds.
Levels 32-38 - Farming Ranarr Weed 
Moving onto the better money makers, you'll be farming ranarr weeds from level 32 to 38. Using the same method as before, replace the harralander seeds with ranarr seeds.
Levels 38-44 - Farming Toadflax
Until level 44, you'll be farming toadflax from level 38. Use the same method and replace the ranarr seeds with toadflax seeds.
Levels 44-56 - Farming Irit Leaf
For the next 12 levels, you'll be farming irit leaves from level 44 until you get to level 56. Replace the toadflax seeds with irit seeds, and you'll be good to go.
Levels 56-67 - Farming Avantoe
You'll then be farming avantoes from level 56 to 67. And yes, you guessed it, replace the irit seeds with avantoe seeds, while still using the same method.
Levels 67-73 - Farming Cadantine
From levels 67 to 73, you'll be farming cadantine, replacing the previously used avantoe seeds with cadantine seeds.
Levels 73-79 - Farming Lantadyme
For the second last method in the profitable section, you'll be farming Lantadymes from levels 73 to 79, using lantadyme seeds instead of Cadantine seeds.
Levels 79-99 - Farming Dwarf Weed
For the final stretch, you'll be farming dwarf weeds from levels 79 all the way to skill mastery at 99. Replace the previous lantadyme seeds with dwarf weed seeds and you'll be set, as this concludes this OSRS Farming guide!
