Desert Survival Food — cactus farming and cooking for desert life

The desert is poor in food and rarely chosen as a home. This mod gives you **a reason to settle there**.

Farming

**Prickly Cactus** can be grown from seed, with the same growth stages and plant status as other crops.

The notable part is **self-seeding**: **harvesting does not destroy the plant**. Vanilla crops need replanting every time, so the difference in upkeep is large.

Seeds unlock at **the same level as cotton**, keeping progression intact.

Crops and dishes

| Crop | Source |

|---|---|

| Prickly Cactus Fruit | desert prickly cactus |

| Prickly Cactus Paddles | the same |

| Saguaro Fruit | desert saguaro |

Recipes run from **simple grilled dishes to multi-ingredient combinations**. There are two desert-plant drinks, and **one grants heat resistance** — which addresses the desert's own problem directly.

Sitting alongside other food mods

**Every recipe is unlocked from the start.** The author states this is to reduce conflict with other food mods, avoiding contention over recipe unlocks. It pairs easily with something like `Ghoulette's Wasteland Pantry`.