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11 All Crops
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33 Starsand Island has over 67 plantable crops spanning vegetables, grains, fruits, flowers, wild plants, and specialty items. Each crop has a designated growing season, a specific growth time, and a planting requirement. Some need standard farmland, others need a Trellis, Paddy Field, or Planting Box.
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55 Crops unlock as you advance through the Farming profession tiers with Graminova at the Happiness Seed Shop. Seeds are available for purchase year-round regardless of the current season, so you can stockpile before a season begins. Wild crops are obtained by foraging seeds from the overworld, chests, and the Moonlit Forest rather than purchasing them from the shop.
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77 This page covers every crop in the game organized by Farmer certification tier, along with fruit tree saplings, flowers for cross-breeding, wild foraged crops, Gmax giant crop mutations, fertilizers, and endgame Immortal (Everlasting) seeds.
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99 Season Basics
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1111 Each season lasts 28 in-game days. The cycle is Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter.Crops only grow during their designated season(s). Planting outside the correct season means the crop will not progress.Growth time is real-time from the moment you plant, not based on day-by-day cycles. A crop with an 18-hour growth time starts counting the moment the seed goes in the ground.Twelve purchasable crops are "All Season" and can grow year-round: Pasture Grass, Wheat, Garlic, Potato, Mountain Rice, Cucumber, Peanut, Soybean, Sugarcane, Rice, Mandrake, and Stardew Fern. All wild/foraged crops are also all-season.Everlasting (immortal) seeds ignore season restrictions entirely. See the Immortal Seeds section below.
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1313 Planting Types
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1515 CropDetailsFarmlandStandard tilled soil. Most crops grow here. Till with a hoe, plant, water.TrellisRequired for vine crops (Cucumber, Pepper, Tomato, Grapes, Cherry Tomato, Honeyvine, Star Plum, Jadelume). Unlocked via the "Natural Delicacies" quest during Apprentice Farmer. Trellises auto-till the ground when placed, so do not pre-till before placing one. Trellis crops yield 2 per harvest and can be harvested multiple times.Paddy FieldRequired for water crops (Water Spinach, Sugarcane, Rice, Corn, Water Caltrop, River Lotus, King Water Chestnut, Zapweed). Flooded planting area.Planting BoxUnlocked at Junior Farmer. Allows growing crops anywhere, including inside buildings. Required for Garlic and Reishi Mushroom; optional for most other crops.TreeFruit tree saplings are planted on standard farmland. They take significantly longer to grow but produce unlimited harvests once mature.
1616 Starter Crops
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1818 Available from the start of the game, before any Farmer certification. These are the first crops you can purchase from the Happiness Seed Shop.
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2020 CropGrowth TimeSeason(s)YieldSeed CostSell PriceTypeNotesPasture Grass12 hoursAll Seasons425g7gFarmlandFastest-growing crop. Used as animal feed for ranching.Wheat18 hoursAll Seasons450g16gFarmlandProcesses into Flour at the Separator. Base for Soup Dumplings, noodles, and many recipes.Beetroot1 daySummer, Autumn455g21gFarmlandGood early cash crop.Sweet Potato1 daySpring, Summer455g23gFarmlandReliable two-season starter crop.Sunflower1 daySummer, Autumn455g23gFarmlandProduces Sunflower Seeds for cooking and oil.
2121 Apprentice Farmer Crops
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2323 Unlocked after completing the Apprentice Farmer certification with Graminova. This tier introduces Trellis crops and the Planting Box requirement for Garlic.
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2525 CropGrowth TimeSeason(s)YieldSeed CostSell PriceTypeNotesWater Spinach1 daySummer465g24gPaddy FieldStir-Fried Water Spinach sells for 90g (3.7x raw value).Cabbage1 daySummer, Autumn460g22gFarmlandVersatile cooking ingredient.Garlic1 day 12 hoursAll Seasons460g27gPlanting BoxRequires a Planting Box. All-season crop.Potato2 daysAll Seasons460g32gFarmlandSolid all-season earner. Useful in many recipes.Mountain Rice2 days 12 hoursAll Seasons480g37gFarmlandAll-season grain alternative to Wheat.Cucumber2 daysAll Seasons295g66gTrellisMulti-harvest (2 harvests, 2-day regrowth). Best early profit per unit. Smashed Cucumber recipe sells for 127g.Peanut3 days 6 hoursAll Seasons480g58gFarmlandAll-season crop with decent return.Leek1 daySpring, Autumn460g22gFarmlandQuick-growing two-season crop.Winter Canola1 dayAutumn, Winter460g22gFarmlandCold-season crop. Produces oil used in cooking.
2626 Junior Farmer Crops
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2828 Unlocked after completing the Junior Farmer certification. This tier includes Trellis grapes, large single-harvest crops, and the first Paddy Field crops.
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3030 CropGrowth TimeSeason(s)YieldSeed CostSell PriceTypeNotesSoybean3 days 12 hoursAll Seasons4150g93gFarmlandAll-season crop with good profit margin.Sugarcane3 days 12 hoursAll Seasons4160g99gPaddy FieldProcesses into Sugar at the Separator. All-season Paddy Field crop.Pepper2 days 6 hoursSummer2160g101gTrellisMulti-harvest (2 harvests, 2.25-day regrowth).Green Grape3 daysSpring, Summer2150g95gTrellisMulti-harvest (3 harvests, 9-day regrowth). Processes into Green Grape Juice (+98 Energy, Bonus Ore buff).Tomato2 days 12 hoursSpring, Summer2150g103gTrellisMulti-harvest (2 harvests, 5-day regrowth).Watermelon4 daysSummer4200g131gFarmlandGmax eligible (3x3 grid). High-value summer crop.Cherry Radish3 days 6 hoursSpring, Autumn4160g94gFarmlandTwo-season root vegetable.Carrot3 days 6 hoursWinter4160g95gFarmlandOne of the few profitable Winter crops at this tier.Red Grape3 daysAutumn, Winter2150g95gTrellisMulti-harvest (3 harvests, 9-day regrowth). Processes into Red Grape Juice (+98 Energy, Bonus Timber buff).Pumpkin4 daysAutumn, Winter4200g131gFarmlandGmax eligible (3x3 grid). Two-season crop.Pineapple4 daysSpring4200g131gFarmlandGmax eligible (3x3 grid). Spring-only crop.Winter Melon4 daysWinter4200g131gFarmlandGmax eligible (3x3 grid). Winter-only crop.
3131 Intermediate Farmer Crops
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3333 Unlocked after completing the Intermediate Farmer certification. This tier introduces fruit tree saplings and the Cherry Tomato trellis crop.
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3535 CropGrowth TimeSeason(s)YieldSeed CostSell PriceTypeNotesCorn4 days 12 hoursSummer, Autumn4250g170gPaddy FieldHighest seed cost at this tier. Two-season Paddy Field crop.Blueberry4 days 6 hoursSummer4240g153gFarmlandSummer-only berry crop.Strawberry5 daysSpring, Winter4230g165gFarmlandGrows in Winter, making it a rare profitable cold-season crop.Cherry Tomato3 days 6 hoursSpring, Autumn2240g139gTrellisMulti-harvest (3 harvests, 9.75-day regrowth).
3636 Fruit Tree Saplings
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3838 Fruit trees are planted as saplings on standard farmland and take significantly longer to grow than regular crops. Once mature, trees produce unlimited harvests and never need replanting (they regrow fruit automatically). Trees are unlocked at Intermediate Farmer and above.
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4040 SaplingGrowth TimeSeason(s)YieldSeed CostSell PriceUnlock TierNotesApple Sapling8 days 12 hoursSummer, Autumn4450g174gIntermediateFastest-growing tree at this tier.Orange Sapling8 days 12 hoursSpring, Winter4450g174gIntermediateCold-season fruit tree. Same stats as Apple.Banana Sapling20 daysSpring, Summer, Autumn2600g288gIntermediateThree-season tree. Lower yield but high sell price per fruit.Snow Pear Sapling20 days 18 hoursSummer, Autumn3700g216gIntermediateLong growth time with moderate yield.Lychee Sapling30 daysSummer5950g157gIntermediateLongest growth time of any tree. Highest yield per harvest (5 fruit).Osmanthus Sapling15 daysSummer, Autumn4800g199gSeniorModerate growth time for a Senior tree.Camellia Sapling10 daysSpring, Summer6950g178gSeniorHighest fruit yield of any tree (6 per harvest).Persimmon Sapling21 days 12 hoursSummer, Autumn21,250g334gSeniorMost expensive sapling. Highest per-fruit sell price.Lemon Sapling12 days 12 hoursSpring, Autumn, Winter31,100g328gSeniorThree-season tree. Second-highest fruit sell price.
4141 Senior Farmer Crops
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4343 Unlocked after completing the Senior Farmer certification. This tier features high-value crops, Paddy Field expansions, and flower seeds for cross-breeding.
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4545 CropGrowth TimeSeason(s)YieldSeed CostSell PriceTypeNotesRice5 daysAll Seasons4260g191gPaddy FieldAll-season Paddy Field grain.Mandrake6 days 18 hoursAll Seasons4370g294gFarmlandAll-season specialty. High sell price.Water Caltrop5 days 18 hoursSpring, Summer4420g301gPaddy FieldPaddy Field crop with strong profit margin.Aloe Vera5 days 6 hoursSummer, Autumn4390g260gFarmlandUsed in health-restoring recipes.Mint6 daysSpring, Summer4400g296gFarmlandFragrant herb used in cooking and tea recipes.River Lotus6 daysAutumn, Winter4420g310gPaddy FieldHighest sell price of any Senior crop.Reishi Mushroom5 days 18 hoursSpring, Autumn4400g288gPlanting BoxRequires a Planting Box. Valuable medicinal mushroom.
4646 Flowers
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4848 Flowers unlock at Senior Farmer. They come in four seasonal types, each available in three base colors (Red, Yellow, Blue). Hybrid colors can be produced through cross-breeding. All flowers have the same growth time of 4 days 18 hours and yield 4 per harvest.
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5050 FlowerSeasonRed Seed CostYellow Seed CostBlue Seed CostNotesOrchidSpring325g340g340gSpring-only flower.MoonriseSummer325g340g340gSummer-only flower.RoseAutumn325g340g340gAutumn-only flower.TulipWinter325g340g340gWinter-only flower.
5151 Flower Cross-Breeding
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5353 Place different-color flowers with an empty plot between them to attempt cross-pollination. Successful cross-breeding can produce hybrid colors:
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5656 Hybrid colors: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple.Sleep Lilies from the Moonlit Forest can be cross-bred to produce a rare Black variant.Nutrient Soil IV fertilizer (Senior Farmer) boosts pollination probability by 15% and stacks with other fertilizers.Each flower type only produces during its designated season, so plan cross-breeding attempts within a 28-day window.
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5858 Expert Farmer Crops
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6060 The final tier of purchasable crops. Long growth times, high seed costs, and the most valuable harvests in the game.
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6262 CropGrowth TimeSeason(s)YieldSeed CostSell PriceTypeNotesStardew Fern7 days 18 hoursAll Seasons4690g483gFarmlandThe only Expert-tier all-season crop.Chirpy Plum7 days 12 hoursSummer4730g505gFarmlandSummer-only Expert crop.Honeyvine6 daysSpring, Summer2720g459gTrellisMulti-harvest (3 harvests). Trellis crop.Zapweed8 days 12 hoursSummer, Autumn4790g593gPaddy FieldTied for highest sell price. Paddy Field crop.Fluffbean7 days 18 hoursSummer, Winter4700g490gFarmlandRare Summer/Winter seasonal pairing.Star Mango7 days 12 hoursSpring4730g505gFarmlandSpring-only Expert crop.Bell Pepper7 days 12 hoursAutumn4750g518gFarmlandAutumn-only Expert crop.Jadelume5 daysWinter2770g427gTrellisFastest Expert crop. Multi-harvest (3 harvests, 3-day regrowth). Trellis.Star Plum6 daysSpring, Autumn2710g453gTrellisMulti-harvest (3 harvests, 3-day regrowth). Trellis.Exotic Egg7 days 18 hoursSpring, Winter4700g490gFarmlandNovelty plant shaped like an egg.King Water Chestnut8 days 12 hoursAutumn, Winter4790g593gPaddy FieldTied for highest sell price. Paddy Field crop.
6363 Wild and Foraged Crops
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6565 Wild crops have a seed cost of 0g because their seeds cannot be purchased from the Happiness Seed Shop. Instead, seeds and spores are found by foraging the overworld, opening treasure chests, or exploring the Moonlit Forest. All wild crops grow in All Seasons and are planted on standard Farmland. Despite costing nothing to acquire, many of these plants have solid sell prices, making them excellent passive income once you have a stash of seeds.
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6767 CropGrowth TimeYieldSell PriceNotesMoonflower1 day 18 hours49gCommon wild flower. Seeds found on the overworld.Twilight Succulent1 day 18 hours49gDesert plant. Seeds found in dry biomes.Mirthshroom2 days 18 hours418gBlue mushroom. Spores found in the Moonlit Forest. Used in Mirthshroom Soup (grants Creamy Seeds buff for Immortal Seed drops).Moondew Shroom2 days 18 hours418gGlowing mushroom. Spores found in the Moonlit Forest.Sunveil Shroom2 days 18 hours418gMushroom variety. Spores found in the Moonlit Forest.Fluffweave4 days 6 hours443gFiber plant. Seeds found in Mural Valley zones.Plainberry4 days 6 hours443gWild berry. Seeds found across the overworld.Eldergrain4 days 6 hours443gAncient grain. Seeds found in treasure chests.Midnight Herb4 days 6 hours443gDark herb. Seeds found throughout the overworld at night.Mirage Sunflower7 days473gRare wild sunflower. Seeds found in desert biomes.Spirit Fruit7 days473gMystical fruit. Seeds found in Moonlit Forest chests. Highest-value wild crop.
6868 Trellis Crops Summary
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7070 Trellis crops are vine plants that yield 2 per harvest and can be harvested multiple times from a single planting. The Trellis structure is unlocked during the Apprentice Farmer tier.
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7272 CropFarmer TierGrowth TimeHarvestsRegrowth TimeSeed CostSell PriceCucumberApprentice2 days22 days95g66gPepperJunior2 days 6 hours22 days 6 hours160g101gGreen GrapeJunior3 days39 days150g95gTomatoJunior2 days 12 hours25 days150g103gRed GrapeJunior3 days39 days150g95gCherry TomatoIntermediate3 days 6 hours39 days 18 hours240g139gHoneyvineExpert6 days3N/A720g459gStar PlumExpert6 days33 days710g453gJadelumeExpert5 days33 days770g427g
7373 Paddy Field Crops Summary
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7575 Paddy Field crops require a flooded planting area. These are primarily water-loving plants like rice, sugarcane, and aquatic vegetables.
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7777 CropFarmer TierGrowth TimeSeason(s)Seed CostSell PriceWater SpinachApprentice1 daySummer65g24gSugarcaneJunior3 days 12 hoursAll Seasons160g99gCornIntermediate4 days 12 hoursSummer, Autumn250g170gRiceSenior5 daysAll Seasons260g191gWater CaltropSenior5 days 18 hoursSpring, Summer420g301gRiver LotusSenior6 daysAutumn, Winter420g310gZapweedExpert8 days 12 hoursSummer, Autumn790g593gKing Water ChestnutExpert8 days 12 hoursAutumn, Winter790g593g
7878 Gmax (Giant) Crops
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8080 Four crops can mutate into giant versions when planted in a 3x3 grid (9 seeds of the same type). Growing a Gmax crop is required for the Intermediate Farmer certification.
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8282 Gmax CropSeasonSeed Cost (per seed)NotesGmax PineappleSpring200gSpring is the only season for this Gmax.Gmax WatermelonSummer200gMost popular Gmax due to Summer crop availability.Gmax PumpkinAutumn200gRequired for Intermediate Farmer certification.Gmax Winter MelonWinter200gOnly Gmax option during Winter.
8383 How to Grow Gmax Crops
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8585 Plant 9 seeds of the same type in a 3x3 grid on farmland.Water all 9 plots. The seeds do not need to finish growing at the same time to trigger the mutation.Mutation is not guaranteed. Some players report needing 3 to 4 attempts.Use Gmax Fertilizer III (Intermediate Farmer, 320g per 5 bags) to boost mutation chance by 15%. Only one plot in the 3x3 grid needs the fertilizer.Gmax Fertilizer cannot be combined with other fertilizer types on the same plot.Harvest the giant crop with an Axe (multiple hits), not by hand. It produces more items than 9 individual crops would.
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8787 Fertilizers
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8989 Fertilizers are purchased from the Happiness Seed Shop or crafted in a Fertilizer Box (blueprint from the shop). Apply by equipping in your hotbar and using on a planted plot.
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9191 FertilizerUnlock TierCost (per 5)EffectRipening Fertilizer IApprentice15gInstantly advances growth by 8 hours.Yield Fertilizer IApprentice120gIncreases harvest yield by 50% at maturity.Ripening Fertilizer IIJunior60gInstantly advances growth by 13 hours.Yield Fertilizer IIJunior780gIncreases harvest yield by 150% at maturity.Ripening Fertilizer IIIIntermediate180gInstantly advances growth by 25 hours.Gmax Fertilizer IIIIntermediate320gIncreases Gmax mutation chance by 15%. Cannot stack with other fertilizers.Nutrient Soil IVSenior250gBoosts flower pollination by 15%. Can stack with other fertilizers.
9292 Seed Sources
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9494 Happiness Seed Shop (Graminova)
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9696 Location: Starsand Town, across from Zerine's General Store.Open 10 AM to 9 PM.Interact with the cash register to browse seeds (no need to talk to Graminova directly).Seeds are available year-round. You can buy Summer seeds in Winter and stockpile.New seeds unlock at each Farmer certification tier.
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9898 Grinder (Senior Farmer)
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100100 Converts harvested crops back into seeds.Slow processing time. Build multiple Grinders for bulk conversion.Eliminates the need to buy seeds from the shop once you reach Senior Farmer.
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102102 Other Sources
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104104 Foraging and chopping trees or shrubs can yield wild seeds.Treasure Chests on the surface island and in the Moonlit Forest contain seeds.Islandpedia completion rewards include some Everlasting Seeds for free.
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106106 Immortal (Everlasting) Seeds
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108108 Immortal seeds are the endgame of farming. Crops grown from them continue producing indefinitely after each harvest without replanting, and they ignore season restrictions so they grow year-round.
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110110 CropDetailsEternal Blessings skillSenior Farmer perk. Every harvest has a passive chance of dropping an Everlasting Seed.Creamy Seeds buffEating Mirthshroom Soup (recipe found in a Moonlit Forest chest) grants a temporary buff that increases the chance of dropping immortal seeds when harvesting.Islandpedia rewardsSome given for free when completing plant entries.If you remove an immortal crop (dig it up), the Everlasting Seed is returned to your inventory.--
111111 Multi-Harvest vs Single-Harvest
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113113 CropDetailsMulti-harvestAll Trellis crops (Cucumber, Pepper, Green Grape, Tomato, Red Grape, Cherry Tomato, Honeyvine, Star Plum, Jadelume). These yield 2 per harvest and can be harvested multiple times from one planting.Single-harvestMost standard farmland and Paddy Field crops (Wheat, Potato, Watermelon, Corn, etc.). These yield 4 per harvest, then you must replant.Unlimited harvestAll fruit trees. Once mature, trees produce fruit repeatedly without replanting.EverlastingAny crop grown from an Immortal Seed. Never needs replanting regardless of crop type.
114114 Crop Processing
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116116 The Separator instantly turns raw crops into cooking base ingredients. Most cooking recipes require processed ingredients rather than raw crops.
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118118 InputOutputUsed InWheatFlourNoodles, dumplings, toast, bread recipesSugarcaneSugarJams, desserts, sweet dishesVegetablesVegetable JuiceVarious cooked vegetable dishesFruitsFruit PulpJams, desserts, fruit saladsMeatMeat BitesMeat-based recipesFishFish FilletSushi, grilled fish, stewsBugsProtein PowderSpecialty recipes and feed
119119 The Brewing Barrel ferments crops into liquid ingredients (Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Wine). The Jam Maker combines fruit + sugar into 15+ jam varieties. The Pickling Jar combines vegetables + salt into 8 pickled goods.
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121121 Pest Control and Farm Helpers
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123123 HelperFunctionSourceRabbitsEat weeds on your farm.Obtained from Pastelle's Green Pasture Ranch.ChickensEat pest insects that damage crops.Green Pasture Ranch.DucksEat snails that damage crops.Green Pasture Ranch.ScarecrowsCraftable item that protects against bugs.Crafted at the Worktable.BumblebeesPlaced in beehives near crops. Boost crop growth speed significantly. Some players report harvesting 3 to 4 times daily with hives nearby. Also produce Honey.Beehive craft or purchase.
124124 Profit Analysis by Tier
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126126 The following table shows the profit per harvest (sell price minus seed cost) for single-harvest crops. Multi-harvest crops are even more profitable since you only pay the seed cost once. Fruit trees are excluded since they produce unlimited harvests.
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128128 TierBest Profit CropProfit per HarvestNotesStarterSunflower37g (4 x 23g = 92g sell, minus 55g seed)Summer/Autumn crop. Sweet Potato ties at 37g in Spring/Summer. For all-season, Wheat returns 14g and produces Flour.ApprenticeCucumber169g+ (2 harvests x 2 x 66g = 264g, minus 95g)Multi-harvest makes it the best early earner by far.JuniorWatermelon324g (4 x 131g = 524g, minus 200g)Summer only. Pumpkin/Winter Melon match this in other seasons.IntermediateStrawberry430g (4 x 165g = 660g, minus 230g)Spring/Winter crop. Corn returns 430g too.SeniorRiver Lotus820g (4 x 310g = 1,240g, minus 420g)Autumn/Winter Paddy Field crop.ExpertKing Water Chestnut / Zapweed1,582g (4 x 593g = 2,372g, minus 790g)Tied. Paddy Field crops. Highest raw profit in the game.
129129 Tips
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131131 Cucumber is the best early money crop. It is all-season, multi-harvest, and sells for 66g per unit (or 127g as Smashed Cucumber). Plant a row of trellises and never look back.Build sprinklers as soon as you hit Junior Farmer. Manual watering is the biggest stamina drain in the early game.Always cook crops before selling. Stir-Fried Water Spinach (90g) is worth more than 3 raw Water Spinach (72g total). See the cooking recipes page for profitable dishes.Grow Red Grapes and Green Grapes. Their juices provide the Bonus Timber and Bonus Ore buffs, which are some of the best buffs in the game.Use Ripening Fertilizer to speed up long-growth crops like fruit trees and Expert-tier plants. A single application of Ripening III skips 25 hours of growth time.Start your Gmax crop attempt early in the season. You may need 3 to 4 tries, and each 3x3 grid takes 4 days to grow.Keep Mirthshroom Soup in your inventory when harvesting. The Creamy Seeds buff gives a chance at Immortal Seeds on every harvest.Buy seeds for the next season during the current one. The Happiness Seed Shop sells all seeds year-round.Build multiple Jam Makers. Jams sell for 10 to 50 percent more than raw fruit, and multiple makers running in parallel are a reliable passive income source.Save your best produce for the Merchant Ship when it arrives. It buys at 200% value, doubling the normal sell price.Plant Bumblebee hives next to your crops for a significant growth speed boost. Combined with sprinklers, this makes farming almost entirely passive.Wild crop seeds cost nothing. If you find Fluffweave, Plainberry, or Spirit Fruit seeds, plant them immediately since every harvest is pure profit.