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Overview
Farming in Starsand Island works differently from most farming sims in two important ways. First, planting, watering, and harvesting cost zero stamina. Stamina is only spent on tilling soil with the Hoe and refilling the Watering Can. Once plots are prepared, the entire farming loop is stamina-free. Second, crop growth runs in real time, measured in hours from the exact second you plant a seed. There are no morning resets or day-based growth stages. A seed planted at 6 PM will finish growing at the precise time its growth timer expires.
The farming profession is mentored by Graminova at the Happiness Seed Shop. Crops unlock across six tiers (Beginner through Expert), and seeds are available for purchase year-round regardless of season, though crops only grow during their designated seasons.
Beginner Crops
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Pasture Grass | 12 hours. All Seasons. 25 Coins. Farmland/Planting Box. |
Wheat | 18 hours. All Seasons. 50 Coins. Farmland/Planting Box. |
Beetroot | 1 day. Summer, Autumn. 60 Coins. |
Apprentice Crops
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Water Spinach | 1 day. Summer. 65 Coins. |
Cabbage | 1 day. Summer, Autumn. 60 Coins. |
Leek | 1 day. Spring, Autumn. 60 Coins. |
Winter Oilseed | 1 day. Autumn, Winter. 60 Coins. |
Garlic | 1.5 days. All Seasons. 60 Coins. |
Potato | 2 days. All Seasons. 60 Coins. |
Cucumber | 2 days. All Seasons. 95 Coins. Requires Trellis. |
Mountain Rice | 2.5 days. All Seasons. 80 Coins. |
Peanut | 3 days 6 hours. All Seasons. 80 Coins. |
Junior Crops
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Pepper | 2 days 6 hours. Summer. 160 Coins. |
Tomato | 2.5 days. Spring, Summer. 150 Coins. Trellis. |
Green Grape | 3 days. Spring, Summer. 150 Coins. Trellis. |
Red Grape | 3 days. Autumn, Winter. 150 Coins. |
Cherry Radish | 3 days 6 hours. Spring, Autumn. 160 Coins. |
Carrot | 3 days 6 hours. Winter. 160 Coins. |
Soybean | 3.5 days. All Seasons. 150 Coins. |
Sugarcane | 3.5 days. All Seasons. 160 Coins. Farmland/Paddy Field. |
Watermelon | 4 days. Summer. 200 Coins. Gmax eligible. |
Pumpkin | 4 days. Autumn. 200 Coins. Gmax eligible. |
Pineapple | 4 days. Spring. 200 Coins. Gmax eligible. |
Winter Melon | 4 days. Winter. 200 Coins. Gmax eligible. |
Intermediate Crops
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Cherry Tomato | 3 days 6 hours. Spring, Autumn. 240 Coins. Trellis. |
Blueberry | 4 days 6 hours. Summer. 240 Coins. |
Corn | 4.5 days. Summer, Autumn. 250 Coins. |
Strawberry | 5 days. Spring, Winter. 230 Coins. |
Apple Sapling | 8.5 days. Summer, Autumn. 450 Coins. |
Orange Sapling | 8.5 days. Spring, Winter. 450 Coins. |
Banana Sapling | 20 days. Spring, Summer, Autumn. 600 Coins. |
Snow Pear Sapling | 20 days 18 hours. Summer, Autumn. 700 Coins. |
Lychee Sapling | 30 days. Summer. 950 Coins. |
Senior Crops
Senior tier unlocks Paddy Fields, flowers, and long-growth tree saplings:
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Rice | 5 days. All Seasons. 260 Coins. Requires Paddy Field. |
Water Caltrop | 5 days 18 hours. Spring, Summer. 420 Coins. Paddy Field. |
Aloe Vera | 5 days 6 hours. Summer, Autumn. 390 Coins. |
Reishi Mushroom | 5 days 18 hours. Spring, Autumn. 400 Coins. Planting Box. |
Mint | 6 days. Spring, Summer. 400 Coins. |
River Lotus | 6 days. Autumn, Winter. 420 Coins. |
Mandrake | 6 days 18 hours. All Seasons. 370 Coins. |
Flowers (all 4 days 18 hours, one per season):
Orchids (Red/Yellow/Blue): Spring. 325-340 Coins.
Moonrise (Red/Yellow/Blue): Summer. 325-340 Coins.
Roses (Red/Yellow/Blue): Autumn. 325-340 Coins.
Tulips (Red/Yellow/Blue): Winter. 325-340 Coins.
Tree saplings (Senior):
Camellia Sapling: 10 days. Spring, Summer. 950 Coins.
Lemon Sapling: 12.5 days. Spring, Autumn, Winter. 1,100 Coins.
Osmanthus Sapling: 15 days. Summer, Autumn. 800 Coins.
Persimmon Sapling: 21.5 days. Summer, Autumn. 1,250 Coins.
Expert Crops
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Jadelume | 5 days. Winter. 770 Coins. |
Honeyvine | 6 days. Spring, Summer. 720 Coins. Trellis. |
Star Plum | 6 days. Spring, Autumn. 710 Coins. |
Star Mango | 7.5 days. Spring. 730 Coins. |
Chirpy Plum | 7.5 days. Summer. 730 Coins. |
Bell Pepper | 7.5 days. Autumn. 750 Coins. |
Stardew Fern | 7 days 18 hours. All Seasons. 690 Coins. |
Exotic Egg | 7 days 18 hours. Spring, Winter. 700 Coins. Planting Box. |
Fluffbean | 7 days 18 hours. Summer, Winter. 700 Coins. |
Zapweed | 8.5 days. Summer, Autumn. 790 Coins. |
King Water Chestnut | 8.5 days. Autumn, Winter. 790 Coins. |
Fertilizers
Fertilizers are bought from the Happiness Seed Shop or crafted via Fertilizer Box blueprints:
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Ripening I | Instantly advances growth by 8 hours. 15 Coins/5 bags. |
Ripening II | Advances growth by 13 hours. 60 Coins/5 bags. |
Ripening III | Advances growth by 25 hours. 180 Coins/5 bags. |
Yield I | Increases harvest quantity by 50%. 120 Coins/5 bags. |
Yield II | Increases harvest quantity by 150%. 780 Coins/5 bags. |
Gmax III | Increases giant crop mutation chance by 15%. 320 Coins/5 bags. |
Nutrient Soil IV | Boosts flower pollination chance by 15%. 250 Coins/5 bags. |
Giant Crops (Gmax)
Four crops can mutate into giant versions when planted in a 3x3 grid of the same crop: Pineapple (Spring), Watermelon (Summer), Pumpkin (Autumn), and Winter Melon (Winter). Giant crops require an Axe to harvest and yield significantly more produce. Success rate is moderate but can be boosted with Gmax III Fertilizer (+15% mutation chance).
Everlasting Seeds
Everlasting crops do not die after harvesting. They continue producing indefinitely, and removing one refunds the seed. Available for all plantable crops including trees. Obtained through the Eternal Blessings skill (Senior Farmer tier), Islandpedia plant rewards, and as random drops from regular harvests. See the dedicated Everlasting Seeds page for details.
Special Planting Surfaces
Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
Paddy Fields | Required for Rice, Water Caltrop, and optionally Sugarcane. See Paddy Fields and Trellises. |
Trellises | Required for climbing crops (Cucumber, Tomato, Green Grape, Cherry Tomato, Honeyvine). Unlocked at Apprentice. |
Planting Boxes | Allow growing certain crops anywhere, including indoors. Required for Reishi Mushroom and Exotic Egg. |
Flower Cross-Breeding
Plant different colored flowers (Red, Yellow, Blue) with empty soil plots between them to create hybrid mutations: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, or Black variants. Black flowers are exclusive to Sleep Lilies.
Field Expansion
The main farm has 8 purchasable plots at 15,000 Coins each. Additional farming locations unlock through community quests and Island reputation:
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Cloudrest Lake | Unlocked at "Home Builder" level after expanding the starting farm 6 times. |
Windflute Island | Unlocked through further progression. |
Blue Beach | Unlocked at "Bright Star" level after purchasing Cloudrest Lake. |
Sprinklers
Sprinklers are placed between crop tiles and automatically water the surrounding area. Three tiers (Basic, Advanced, Pressurized) unlock through the farming profession, with higher tiers covering larger areas. Advancing both Farming and Crafting professions is needed for the materials.
Selling Crops
Sell raw crops at Zerine's General Store or process them first for higher value. Cooking increases profit by 1.1 to 1.5x, and the Pickling Jar gives the highest multiplier at 1.85 to 2.78x. For maximum profit, sell processed goods to the Merchant Ship at Starsand Port, which pays 200% of normal value every Monday.