Tools
Seed Maker Value Guide
Seed Maker output is randomized, so this page uses two same-crop seeds as a planning average. It compares replacement value, not guaranteed profit: every machine cycle also consumes a crop that could have been sold raw or processed into an artisan good.
Seed replacement value by crop
| Crop Name | Reference Seed Value | Average Replacement Value | Best Use | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Fruit | Not sold normally | Supply value only | Yes | Rare seed supply is the main constraint. |
| Starfruit | 400g | 800g | Yes | High replacement cost can justify seed production. |
| Sweet Gem Berry | 1,000g | 2,000g | Yes | Rare Seeds are expensive and season-limited. |
| Pumpkin | 100g | 200g | No | Compare the sacrificed crop with a direct sale or Keg route. |
| Blueberry | 80g | 160g | No | Low seed cost usually weakens the replacement-value case. |
| Parsnip | 20g | 40g | No | Cheap seeds are normally easier to buy than reproduce. |
The table does not subtract the value of the crop placed in the machine. Use it as a seed-supply reference, then compare the sacrificed crop against raw and artisan sale options.
A better Seed Maker decision rule
- Identify whether the seed is difficult, expensive, or impossible to buy in the quantity you need.
- Estimate the replacement value of the average seed output.
- Subtract the value of the crop you give up, including the artisan route you could have used.
- Keep a buffer for randomness; one machine result is not the same as a long-run average.
Ancient Fruit is the clearest supply-driven case because expanding seed stock can matter more than the immediate sale. Cheap shop seeds are usually the opposite: buying another packet preserves the crop for sale and avoids spending machine time on a low replacement value.
Plan your full season profit
Use the crop calculator to test seed-maker-heavy routes against direct crop sales and artisan processing.