the "optimal" part might have gotten you reported, it really makes straight lines that look way too good to be true (even worse when you have multiple nearby farms), even more when someone can notice your planting speed.
No I didn't afk... or I wasn't reported...
but I did realize something I re-looked at my farm... and some of the plant were floating... even if I use random it doesn't matter seemingly in this one area my plants float or go into the ground. I think because my housing area isn't 100% on flat ground..
I'm wondering about fences as well if they make a difference has anybody tested or have experience?
by the way I tried the same farm again with random they still slighty float or go into the ground slighty... I think this farm might be cursed...