> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://waybeyond.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How do I start a crop cycle?

> You can easily start a crop cycle by going to your sector.

1. Select the sector to start the crop cycle.

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2. Click **Start new cycle**

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/waybeyond/9Ov0tWJEtiwUYOMQ/images/FarmRoad-start-new-crop-cycle.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=9Ov0tWJEtiwUYOMQ&q=85&s=586080027e832b35cc7292de331a44eb" alt="Farm Road Start New Crop Cycle" width="1340" height="662" data-path="images/FarmRoad-start-new-crop-cycle.webp" />
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3. Add a crop, recipe, start stage, units and start date.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/waybeyond/9Ov0tWJEtiwUYOMQ/images/FarmRoad-enter-crop-cycle-details.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=9Ov0tWJEtiwUYOMQ&q=85&s=1aac5bdffa7e5b97aa9d7c1573ba9f34" alt="Farm Road Enter Crop Cycle Details" title="Farm Road Enter Crop Cycle Details" className="mx-auto" style={{ width:"40%" }} width="523" height="692" data-path="images/FarmRoad-enter-crop-cycle-details.webp" />
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4. Click **Save**

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/waybeyond/9Ov0tWJEtiwUYOMQ/images/FarmRoad-crop-cycle-added.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=9Ov0tWJEtiwUYOMQ&q=85&s=2b0fbd4d94ae3d212778e5e08fa17dbf" alt="Farm Road Crop Cycle Added" width="1340" height="655" data-path="images/FarmRoad-crop-cycle-added.webp" />
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<Note>
  A crop cycle can be started at a date in the past and future.
</Note>