Have you ever wondered about which crops you should be growing in Stardew Valley in the spring? This isn’t always easy to work out, but there are plenty of great spring crops you could grow, and we’ve outlined some of the main things you should know to help you make the most of the opportunities.
After all, some of the most profitable crops in the game grow in spring, making this the ideal time to really get the year kickstarted in a profitable way.
What Spring Seeds Are Available in Stardew Valley?
There are many different types of Spring seeds available in Stardew Valley, and keeping this in mind could help you determine the most suitable type of crops to be planting for your fields. The types of crops available are as follows:
- Blue Jazz seeds
- Carrots
- Cauliflowers
- Coffee beans
- Garlic
- Green beans
- Kale
- Parsnips
- Potatoes
- Rhubarb
- Strawberries
- Tulips
- Rice
Each of these crops varies in terms of growing times and profitability, so while there are many items you could grow during spring, it’s not necessarily the case that you should be growing them all. In line with this thought, you may want to plan your sowing carefully based on the properties of each seed type to help you determine which type of crop would be most suited to your needs.
What is the Best Spring Crop to Grow At the Start of Year One?
At the start of year one, on day one, the best Spring crop to grow will simply be parsnip seeds, owing to the fact that Stardew allows you a number of parsnip seeds for free at the start of the game.
However, you’ll likely want to plant more than just these free seeds, especially if you are trying to save up quickly; in this case, cauliflowers are likely the best seeds to grow, given their return on value per day. They also do not need a trellis, which means you can walk over them (handy when you only have a watering can to make things easier). Still, it’s worth keeping in mind that cauliflowers are one of the longest crops to grow, so it may be longer before you see a return on investment. For a quicker return, kale seeds are relatively quick growing and provide a decent value, making over twice the profit per day of parsnips.
Fortunately, the game running slowly is one factor you won’t need to worry about when you choose a private server such as ours here at ScalaCube. So, for the best lag-free experience to grow your crops as quickly and with as little hassle as possible, be sure to start with a dedicated server instead.
In Stardew Valley, What Are the Most Profitable Crops in Spring Overall?
There are several Spring seeds that you won’t be able to attain on day one of Stardew Valley. Naturally, these tend to give a much better yield, making them well worth investing in. Of these, strawberry seeds are the best overall, providing a profit per day of over 20g if planted on the first of spring (or a still respectable 11g + if planted on the 13th/14th after the egg festival).
Coffee (if found from a dust sprite) can also be a surprisingly lucrative money-maker, given that they regrow every two days and can be grown over multiple seasons; however, if purchased from the traveling cart, you’ll make a big loss on these.
Another valuable seed you can grow if you’re lucky enough to obtain them is carrot seeds. These are not sold in any shops, unfortunately, so you can only grow carrots if you receive the seeds for actions or as prizes; for example, they can be earned by digging up seed spots or completing raccoon requests. The daily profit per day for carrots is in excess of 11g, making them another good money-maker.
Crafting Spring Seeds in Stardew Valley
One of the ways to obtain spring seeds in Stardew Valley is to craft them. There are several spring seeds that are worth crafting, particularly given the difficulty involved in obtaining them (namely, carrot seeds, coffee seeds, and the like). In order to craft spring seeds, you will need to have unlocked the recipe to craft a Seed Maker.
FAQs
There are several ways to obtain Spring seeds in Stardew Valley. In addition to the parsnip seeds you receive at the start of your Stardew game, you can also purchase seeds from Pierre’s General Store, JojaMart, the Traveling Cart, and the Oasis. Some seeds can also be crafted and found in the world or given as quest rewards.
The best Spring crop in Stardew Valley to grow from a profitability perspective is strawberries. Since strawberries do not need to grow on a trellis, you can also walk through them, which is handy when it comes to watering and harvesting.
At the start of the game, you will receive 20 parsnip seeds to plant on your Stardew Valley farm. However, parsnips are not the most profitable crops in Stardew for the spring, so you may want to look at other options for the best Spring crop as well.
Final Thoughts
When it comes to Stardew Valley, knowing about the most profitable crops to grow is hugely important. However, in many cases, people tend to just grow a random selection of everything; while this is great for questing and ensuring you have crops on hand, it can potentially leave you out of pocket. So, be sure to consider today’s guide to the different Spring crops to help you make the most of your game!