After planting your first batch of parsnip seeds in Stardew Valley, there’s a good chance that the next type of seeds you’ll encounter in the game will be mixed seeds. But what are mixed seeds in Stardew Valley, and are these worth planting? Well, we’ve outlined some of the main things you need to know about mixed seeds in Stardew as follows to help you find out more. Hopefully, this will give you the opportunity to find the right crops for your needs.
What are Mixed Seeds in Stardew Valley?
Before we proceed, we need to consider what mixed seeds are. Simply put, mixed seeds in Stardew Valley are a collection of seeds that can be planted in any season (excluding winter). These seeds can be found in a wide range of ways and can grow into several types of crops.
Of course, you won’t know what you’re going to get when planting mixed seeds—but one thing you can count on is reliable, 24/7 uptime when you invest in a ScalaCube server. So, don’t chance it when it comes to your game—always start with a dependable, high-quality server to reduce the chances of complications.
How Can I Get Mixed Seeds?
There are many ways to get mixed seeds, although the most common is when destroying weeds with a scythe, hoe, sword, pickaxe, or axe (you can also use a bomb to achieve the same effect). In cases where fiber does not drop from the weeds, there is a 5% chance as standard (one in 20) for mixed seeds to drop.
In addition to this, there are many other ways to find mixed seeds, including the following:
Tilling dirt/sand
As a treasure chest reward
- Drops from Wilderness and Iridium Golems at the Wilderness farm
- From snail, periwinkle, and crayfish ponds at populations of five
- In supply crates for beach farms
- When using the seed maker (1.99% chance per craft)
- In mystery boxes
- Sold at the Desert festival
- From the prize machine
- Purchased from Krobus
- Sold at the Stardew Valley Fair
Is it Worth Growing Crops From Mixed Seeds?
Generally speaking, it’s worth growing crops from mixed seeds since these will usually be free. However, purchasing mixed seeds may be less practical, given that you don’t know what sort of crop you will be growing. Nonetheless, the price for mixed seeds is usually low, so you won’t usually lose out significantly by planting mixed seeds.
What Crops Can Grow From Mixed Seeds in Stardew Valley?
The type of crops that can grow from mixed seeds will depend on the season and location in which they are planted. However, not all of a season’s crops can germinate from mixed seeds. The potential seeds that can grow from mixed seeds are shown as follows.
Location | Season | Potential Crops |
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Fields | Spring | Cauliflower seeds, parsnip seeds, potato seeds |
Fields | Summer | Corn seeds, pepper seeds, radish seeds, wheat seeds |
Fields | Fall | Artichoke seeds, corn seeds, eggplant seeds, pumpkin seeds |
Greenhouse | Any | Cauliflower seeds, parsnip seeds, potato seeds, corn seeds, pepper seeds, radish seeds, wheat seeds, artichoke seeds, corn seeds, eggplant seeds, pumpkin seeds |
Ginger Island | Spring | Rhubarb seeds, pineapple seeds |
Ginger Island | Summer | Blueberry seeds, melon seeds, pineapple seeds |
Ginger Island | Fall | Pineapple seeds |
Ginger Island | Winter | Pineapple seeds |
Does it Matter What Season I Collected the Mixed Seeds In?
It’s easy to assume that mixed seeds will be tied to the season in which they are collected. However, this is not the case. In fact, it doesn’t matter what season you collect the mixed seeds in, as when they are planted, a crop of the appropriate type will grow. For example, if you harvested mixed seeds in Spring, these could still grow into corn, pepper, radish, or wheat if planted in the summer in your fields.
FAQs
It does not matter what season you plant mixed seeds in, as they will germinate into a crop of the appropriate season. However, mixed seeds cannot be planted outdoors in the winter.
Yes. Mixed seeds can be planted on Ginger Island, but the type of crops that will grow from these will be different to those that grow on your farm. For example, pineapple seeds can grow on Ginger Island from mixed seeds in any season, whereas in Stardew, pineapple seeds can only germinate in the Summer.
Generally, the main benefit of mixed seeds in Stardew Valley is that they are free (or very cheap) to obtain. They are also useful to stock up on as they can be planted in any season if you find yourself in a situation with bare fields and no other seeds to plant. However, there is a further significant benefit in the fall: artichoke seeds can grow from mixed seeds, which are otherwise only available from year two.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been looking to grow new crops in Stardew Valley, there are several ways to go about this—but, in the early game, especially, planting mixed seeds is one of the best ways to start. However, mixed seeds can still be useful in the late game, but keep in mind that you could end up in a situation where you’re growing a random array of crops, and none of these may actually be what you need. So, if you need very specific types of crops for your game (e.g. to complete the community center), planting these exact seeds is worthwhile.