Stardew Valley Guide: Discovering and Cultivating All Crop Varieties
In the immersive world of Stardew Valley, each crop offers unique value and serves specific purposes. For example, vegetables can be transformed into pickles and juices, while fruits may be used to create jams and wines. Moreover, flowers cultivated near bee houses can enrich the honey’s quality. All these crops also play a vital role in various cooking recipes, making them essential for both gameplay and enjoyment.
While many seeds are readily available from standard sources, several can be discovered in hidden locations throughout the valley. This exploration adds an engaging layer to gameplay, encouraging players to explore every nook and cranny of their surroundings.
The Significance of Crops in Stardew Valley
Updated by Usama Ali on Feb 27, 2025: Crops form the backbone of prosperity in Stardew Valley, contributing directly to your income, progression, and relationships with fellow residents. It’s crucial to note that most crops are seasonal, meaning planting them outside their designated seasons leads to withering and loss. Each crop also possesses a distinct growth period, varying from just a few days to over two weeks.
To ensure a steady income throughout the year, players should cultivate a diverse array of crops rather than focusing solely on the most lucrative options. Many players embark on a quest to collect and nurture every available crop, driven by a sense of completion and personal achievement. This guide has been updated to include the latest crops introduced in the 1.6 update of Stardew Valley, allowing you to expand your farming ventures with new options.
Spring Crops
Crop
Plant Type
Where to Get
Cost
Growth Period
Yield
Regrowth?
Flower
Pierre’s/JojaMart
30g
7 days
1
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
80g
12 days
1
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s, Year 2
40g
4 days
1
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
60g
10 days
1
Yes, 3 days
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
70g
6 days
1
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
20g
4 days
1
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
50g
6 days
1.25
No
Fruit
The Oasis in Calico Desert
100g
13 days
1
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s, Year 2
40g
8 days dry, 6 days near water
1
No
Fruit
Pierre’s stand at the Egg Festival
100g
8 days
1
Yes, 4 days
Flower
Pierre’s/JojaMart
20g
6 days
1
No
Vegetable
Find Carrot Seeds by digging up Seed Spots, slaying Iridium Golems, Opening Mystery Boxes and crates, using the Seed Maker, or completing Raccoon requests.
Not sold at any Shop.
3 days
No
Summer Crops
Crop
Plant Type
Where to Get
Cost
Growth Period
Yield
Regrowth?
Fruit
Pierre’s
80g
13 days
3
Yes, 4 days
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
60g
11 days
1
Yes, 1 day
Fruit
Pierre’s/JojaMart
40g
5 days
1
Yes, 3 days
Fruit
Pierre’s/JojaMart
80g
12 days
1
No
Fruit
Ginger Island Trader
1 Magma Cap
14 days
1
Yes, 7 days
Flower
Pierre’s/JojaMart
100g
7 days
1
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
40g
6 days
1
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s, Year 2
100g
9 days
1
No
Fruit
The Oasis in Calico Desert
400g
13 days
1
No
Flower
Pierre’s/JojaMart
50g
8 days
1
No
Vegetable
Ginger Island Trader
2 Bone Fragments
10 days dry, 7 days near water
1
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
50g
11 days
1
Yes, 4 days
Vegetable
Find Summer Squash Seeds by digging up Seed Spots, slaying Iridium Golems, Opening Mystery Boxes and crates, using the Seed Maker, or completing Raccoon requests.
Not sold at any shop.
6 days
1
Yes, 3 days
Fall Crops
Crop
Plant Type
Where to Get
Cost
Growth Period
Yield
Regrowth?
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
70g
7 days
1
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s, Year 2
30g
8 days
1
No
Vegetable
The Oasis in Calico Desert
20g
6 days
1
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
50g
4 days
1
No
Fruit
Pierre’s/JojaMart
240g
7 days
2.1
Yes, 5 days
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
20g
5 days
1
Yes, 5 days
Flower
Pierre’s/JojaMart
200g
12 days
1
No
Fruit
Pierre’s/JojaMart
60g
10 days
1
Yes, 3 days
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
100g
13 days
1
No
Fruit
Traveling Cart (as Rare Seed)
1000g
24 days
1
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
60g
10 days
1
No
Vegetable
Find Broccoli Seeds by digging up Seed Spots, slaying Iridium Golems, Opening Mystery Boxes and crates, using the Seed Maker, or completing Raccoon requests.
Not sold at any Shop.
8 days
1
Yes, 4 days
Winter Crops
Crop
Plant Type
Where to Get
Cost
Growth Period
Yield
Regrowth?
Fruit
Find Powdermelon Seeds by digging up Seed Spots, slaying Iridium Golems, Opening Mystery Boxes and crates, using the Seed Maker, or completing Raccoon requests.
Not sold at any shop.
7 days
1
No
Special Crops
The following crops possess exceptional growth characteristics, which distinguish them from regular crops.
Double-Season Crops
These versatile crops can thrive in two different seasons.
Crop
Plant Type
Where to Get
Cost
Growth Seasons
Growth Period
Yield
Regrowth?
Seed
Traveling Cart
2500g
Spring, Summer
10 days
4
Yes, 2 days
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
150g
Summer, Fall
14 days
1
Yes, 4 days
Flower
Pierre’s/JojaMart
200g
Summer, Fall
8 days
1 and 0-2 Sunflower Seeds
No
Vegetable
Pierre’s/JojaMart
10g
Summer, Fall
4 days
1
No
Ancient Fruit
To cultivate Ancient Fruit, players must first discover the corresponding artifact. By donating an Ancient Seed to the museum, you will receive the recipe that allows you to transform the artifact into a plantable seed. This crop offers unique advantages:
- Grows in spring, summer, and fall, but wilts in winter.
- Counts as a fruit.
- Produces one fruit per plant.
- Takes 28 days to mature.
- Regenerates an additional fruit every 7 days.
Cactus Fruit
Cactus fruit can be foraged in Calico Desert, but players can also buy cactus seeds to cultivate their own. Important notes on cactus fruit:
- Cannot be grown outdoors during any season on normal farms, but can thrive indoors, in the greenhouse, or on Ginger Island.
- Counts as a fruit.
- Yields one fruit per cactus.
- Requires 12 days to mature.
- Regenerates an additional fruit every 3 days.
Fiber
The primary source of fiber comes from foraging; however, players have the option to cultivate specific fiber plants on their farms. The recipe can be obtained by completing the Special Order “Community Cleanup.”Details on fiber:
- Can be grown in any season, including winter.
- Yields between 4 to 7 Fiber per plant.
- Can also yield Mixed Seeds during the harvest.
- Takes 7 days to mature.
Mixed Seeds
Mixed seeds can be acquired through various methods, including cutting down wild plants and tilling special locations. They can be utilized to craft Fiber Seeds and Tea Saplings, or simply planted for a chance at a random crop free of charge.
Season/Location
Possible Results
Spring
Cauliflower, Parsnip, Potato
Summer
Corn, Pepper, Radish, Wheat
Fall
Artichoke, Corn, Eggplant, Pumpkin
Winter
None
Winter and Indoors
Any of the above
Ginger Island
Blueberry, Melon, Pineapple, Rhubarb
Tea
Tea bushes function similarly to both regular crops and trees. They do not wither or require watering. However, their harvesting schedule is unique. To unlock the tea sapling recipe, achieve a 2-heart friendship with Caroline, then use the kitchen door in Pierre’s during the specified hours. Details about tea plants:
- Can grow throughout the year, but produce tea leaves only in spring, summer, and fall.
- Counts as a vegetable.
- Yields one leaf per plant each day.
- Requires 20 days to mature and can do so during winter.
- Yields harvestable leaves from the 22nd to 28th of every month, including winter if indoors or in a greenhouse on Ginger Island.
Wild Seeds
Wild seeds represent a unique type of craftable seeds. When planted and nurtured, they will yield various forage items instead of conventional crops. Harvesting wild seeds contributes forage experience. There are four types tailored to each season, where Winter Seeds serve as one of the few winter crops available in Stardew Valley.
Name
Unlocks at
Crafting Cost
Growth Period
Foraging 1
1 Daffodil, 1 Dandelion, 1 Leek, 1 Wild Horseradish
7 days
Foraging 4
1 Grape, 1 Spice Berry, 1 Sweet Pea
Foraging 6
1 Blackberry, 1 Common Mushroom, 1 Hazelnut, 1 Wild Plum
Foraging 7
1 Crocus, 1 Crystal Fruit, 1 Snow Yam, 1 Winter Root
Forage items used in crafting wild seeds will help produce the same items upon maturity. For instance, you won’t receive Spring Onions or Morels from Spring Seeds, nor will Holly come from Winter Seeds.
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