Season Profit Guide
Stardew Valley Crops Profit Guide — Best Crops by Season
Use this guide to compare crop profit per day across Spring, Summer, Fall, and Greenhouse planning. These rankings are generated from the same crop dataset as our calculator.
Top 5 crops by season
Profit/day numbers assume base quality crop sales. Seasonal tables use 28 days; greenhouse uses 56 days.
Spring top crops (28 days)
Best base-quality picks for the first season's full 28-day window.
| Rank | Crop | Gold/Day | Total Profit | Harvests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strawberry | 17.86g/day | 500g | 5 |
| 2 | Potato | 7.14g/day | 200g | 4 |
| 3 | Cauliflower | 6.79g/day | 190g | 2 |
| 4 | Green Bean | 6.43g/day | 180g | 6 |
| 5 | Carrot | 6.43g/day | 180g | 9 |
Summer top crops (28 days)
High-velocity summer crops ranked by per-day profit over a full season.
| Rank | Crop | Gold/Day | Total Profit | Harvests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starfruit | 25.00g/day | 700g | 2 |
| 2 | Blueberry | 18.57g/day | 520g | 4 |
| 3 | Hops | 13.04g/day | 365g | 17 |
| 4 | Melon | 12.14g/day | 340g | 2 |
| 5 | Summer Squash | 12.14g/day | 340g | 8 |
Fall top crops (28 days)
Fall standouts sorted by direct-sale profit/day with regrow timing included.
| Rank | Crop | Gold/Day | Total Profit | Harvests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poppy | 78.21g/day | 2,190g | 6 |
| 2 | Yam | 32.14g/day | 900g | 9 |
| 3 | Artichoke | 18.57g/day | 520g | 4 |
| 4 | Cranberry | 18.21g/day | 510g | 5 |
| 5 | Grape | 17.86g/day | 500g | 7 |
Greenhouse top crops (56 days)
Greenhouse ranking uses a 56-day horizon to better reflect longer cycle crops.
| Rank | Crop | Gold/Day | Total Profit | Harvests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poppy | 78.21g/day | 2,190g | 6 |
| 2 | Yam | 32.14g/day | 900g | 9 |
| 3 | Starfruit | 25.00g/day | 700g | 2 |
| 4 | Blueberry | 18.57g/day | 520g | 4 |
| 5 | Artichoke | 18.57g/day | 520g | 4 |
How to use these rankings
1. Start with time remaining
A full-season ranking is useful on day 1, but it can mislead you late in the season. A crop that needs 13 days to mature may be a poor choice with 10 days left even if its full-season total looks strong.
2. Check cash-flow needs
Gold/day measures return over the planning window, not whether you can afford the seeds today. Use thecalculator to compare a short-term seed budget and a longer greenhouse plan separately.
3. Account for processing
These tables show direct crop sales only. If Kegs or Preserves Jars are part of your plan, use themachine comparison after selecting a crop so machine time does not become the hidden bottleneck.
Common planning mistakes
- Comparing total gold without dividing by the days and tiles committed to the crop.
- Planting a crop on the last possible day without leaving time for the harvest or a replant.
- Using a greenhouse ranking for a seasonal field where the season-change deadline still applies.
- Ignoring seed cost when cash is tight, then missing a tool upgrade or a festival purchase.
Treat the table as a shortlist, not a command. Your best choice is the crop that fits your days left, seed budget, watering capacity, and machine queue at the same time.
FAQ
How are these crop rankings calculated?
Each ranking uses the same profit math as the site calculator: base quality, no Tiller bonus, and harvest timing based on growth and regrow days from the crop dataset.
Why does the greenhouse table use 56 days?
A longer 56-day window gives a fairer comparison for crops with long first harvest times and repeat harvest cycles, which better matches greenhouse planning.
Do these numbers include kegs or preserves jars?
No. These tables show direct crop selling profit only. Use the calculator presets to compare artisan processing setups.
Can I run a custom scenario with days left in season?
Yes. Open the calculator and set your season, days left, profession, and quality to get a ranking tailored to your farm state.
Next steps
Use your real farm inputs to get a personalized ranking, then compare quick presets for short-season decisions.