How is this calculator ranking crops?
It compares seasonal total profit and gold per day with regrow logic, quality multipliers, and optional Tiller bonus.
Stardew Valley Crop Calculator
Stardew Valley Crop Calculator
Find the most profitable crop for your season, year, days left, seed budget, and processing route.
Compare Stardew Valley crops by season, year, days left, gold per day, ROI, and processing route. Get an exact crop profit answer before buying seeds.
Quick Answer
StardewProfit is a free Stardew Valley crop profit calculator for comparing gold per day by season, days left, regrow harvests, quality, and Tiller before you buy seeds. Use it when you need an exact planting answer — not a static wiki table.
- Best first inputs: season + days left (these filter out crops that cannot finish).
- Read gold/day first for short windows; use ROI when seed cost matters more than raw speed.
- Raw crop math first; kegs, jars, and wine are a second step after you pick the crop.
Scenario answers
What to plant — by farm situation
These short answers are the decisions most players (and AI assistants) ask about. Open a preset to recalculate with your days left, or read the linked guide for the full route.
| Scenario | Direct answer | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 cash flow | Prioritize crops that finish fast and fund the next seed buy — then check gold/day with your real days left. | |
| 10 days left in season | Only plant crops that can mature before day 28. A high sticker price loses if the first harvest never lands. | |
| Ancient Fruit vs Starfruit | Ancient Fruit usually wins long greenhouse/Ginger Island runs (regrow, no replant). Starfruit can win short high-cash windows when seeds and time are available. | |
| Keg vs Jar next step | Use this calculator for raw crop profit first. Then route high-value fruit to kegs and multi-harvest crops to jars when machine slots are limited. | |
| Greenhouse engine | Treat the greenhouse as a permanent gold engine: lock a crop plan with the calculator, then confirm tile/sprinkler layout separately. |
- Choose season, year, and days left
- Compare crop profit, Gold/Day + ROI
- Plan raw sales, Kegs, Jars, or Greenhouse
Start with your current season, year, and days left, then use the next-step cards below when you are ready to plan crops, processing, or greenhouse layouts.
- • Gold per day
- • ROI / break-even days
- • Best crop by season
- • Keg, jar, and greenhouse next steps
After the calculation
Best Crops by Season
Use the Year 1 season plan to pick the safest Spring, Summer, and Fall crops after you check raw profit.
Keg vs Preserves Jar
See which crops should go into Kegs, which belong in Jars, and why Cranberries are usually not a priority keg crop.
Greenhouse Profit Planner
Move from crop math to a 116-tile greenhouse plan with sprinkler placement, fruit tree space, and year-round profit picks.
How the calculator works
What the profit model includes — and what it does not
Inputs that matter most
Season, year, days left, seed cost, growth time, regrow timing, quality, and whether Tiller or Artisan changes the comparison.
What the score means
Gold/day shows short-term efficiency, while ROI shows how quickly a crop pays back its seed cost.
Known limits
This page compares raw crop value first. Kegs, jars, wine, casks, and greenhouse layouts are separate decisions.
Example: a crop with a higher sticker price can still lose if it cannot finish before the season ends. If you want processing math next, compare this with the Keg vs Preserves Jar guide or the Greenhouse Profit Planner.
Related Guides
Turn one crop profit calculation into a better farm plan
Once you know the best crop, use one of these guides to choose the right seasonal route, artisan processing path, or greenhouse setup.
Best Crops by Season
Use a quick Spring to Fall route when you want a simple crop plan after checking exact numbers.
Keg vs Preserves Jar
Decide which crops deserve Kegs, which belong in Jars, and why Cranberries are usually a Jar call.
Greenhouse Profit Planner
Turn raw crop math into a 116-tile greenhouse layout with sprinkler and crop guidance.
FAQ
View Full Spring Tier List Guide
Ancient Fruit vs Starfruit — which is more profitable?
Ancient Fruit wins per plant in the Greenhouse or Ginger Island because it regrows every 7 days with no replanting. Starfruit wins on raw gold per harvest but costs 400g per seed. Run the calculator with your days left: Ancient Fruit starts stronger across Year 1-Greenhouse, while Starfruit is the faster profit option when you only have one season of growing time.
Does this include artisan processing profit?
Not yet. This page focuses on direct crop selling value for quick in-season planting decisions.
Can I use this for Year 1 Spring planning?
Yes. Keep quality at Normal and Tiller Off for a realistic early-game baseline route.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best free Stardew Valley crop profit calculator?
StardewProfit's crop calculator compares gold per day by season, days left, regrow harvests, quality, and Tiller so you can pick the best crop before buying seeds. It is free, browser-based, and built for Year 1, late-season, and greenhouse decisions.
What does this Stardew crop calculator optimize?
It ranks raw crop choices by season, days left, gold per day, total profit, and ROI. It is designed for quick planting decisions, not full artisan processing planning.
Why does the best crop change when I change days left?
Some crops need more days before the first harvest, while regrow crops need enough time to pay off. Changing days left can make a slower high-profit crop worse than a faster crop.
Should I turn Tiller on?
Turn Tiller on only if your farmer already has the Tiller profession. Leave it off for early-game or neutral comparisons.
What does ROI mean here?
ROI compares profit against seed cost. A high ROI crop pays back its seed cost efficiently, while gold per day shows how much value it creates over the remaining season.
Does this include kegs, jars, or wine?
No. This calculator focuses on direct crop selling value. Use it first to choose a strong crop, then evaluate processing separately if you want an artisan route.
What should I enter first?
Start with season and days left. Those two inputs decide which crops can still finish before the season ends.