diff --git a/lib/api.lua b/lib/api.lua
index 6cadc74..7268054 100644
--- a/lib/api.lua
+++ b/lib/api.lua
@@ -135,6 +135,8 @@ local function harvest_and_replant(pos, player)
 		else
 			-- plant seeds for MTG farming
 			minetest.set_node(pos, { name = seeds, param2 = 1 })
+			-- timer values taken from farming mod (see tick function in api.lua)
+			minetest.get_node_timer(pos):start(math.random(166, 286))
 		end
 	end)
 	return true
diff --git a/mod.conf b/mod.conf
index a62cc78..63bac16 100644
--- a/mod.conf
+++ b/mod.conf
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name = sickles
 title = Scythes & Sickles
 author = TestificateMods
-release = 10300
+release = 10301
 description = """
 Adds scythes and sickles with unique applications for farming.