Overview
The Lychee is a premium fruit tree crop in Starsand Island, grown from a Lychee Sapling. Lychee trees are unlocked at the Intermediate Farmer tier. With the longest growth time of any fruit tree at 30 days, lychees are a long-term investment. However, they reward patient farmers with the highest yield of 5 per harvest.
Game Data
The following stats are sourced from the game's data files. Values may shift with future Early Access updates.
Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Fruit |
Season | Summer |
Regrow Time | 30d |
Yield per Harvest | ∞ Unlimited 5-10 |
Crop Sell Price | 950 171 |
Obtain | |
Use | Farming Lychee can be grown via Farming |
Growing Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Farming Tier | Intermediate Farmer |
Seasons | Summer |
Growth Time | 30 Days |
Sapling Cost | 950 Coins |
Yield per Harvest | 5 Lychees |
Planting Type | Standard Farmland |
Lychee Saplings are only available during Summer and require the full 30 days to mature. This is the longest growth time of any crop in the game. Because Summer is only one season, timing is critical; plant as early as possible.
Uses
Cooking: Lychees are used in select cooking recipes
Jam Making: Process lychees into Lychee Jam at the Jam Maker
Fruit Pulp: Process into Fruit Pulp at the Separator for animal feed
Selling: Lychees command a high sell price due to their rarity and long growth time
Gifting: A premium gift option for island residents
Gift Preferences
Lychee can be gifted to villagers. Reactions are listed below.
Preference | NPCs |
|---|---|
Loved | Capybara • Graminova • Little Panda • Marston • Matilda • Parrot • Sagewood • Squirrel |
Liked | All Characters (exceptions may apply) |
Neutral | Dog • Panda |
Disliked | Cat • Ferret |
Tips
Plan ahead for the 30-day growth period. Plant on the first day of Summer to maximize your window.
At 5 per harvest, lychees have the highest yield of any fruit tree, offsetting the long wait.
The Summer-only growing season makes lychees one of the rarest fruits. Stock up when you can.
Lychee Jam is a high-value processed product worth crafting at the Jam Maker.