diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/seed_datums.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/seed_datums.dm
index 33e6f47c574..6fbfa3743a5 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/seed_datums.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/seed_datums.dm
@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ proc/populate_seed_list()
 
 	if(prob(90))
 		requires_nutrients = 1
-		nutrient_consumption = rand(100)*0.1
+		nutrient_consumption = rand(25)/100
 	else
 		requires_nutrients = 0