Summary
WhileStardew Valleyis a game that encourages patience and going at one’s own pace, it can be frustrating to figure out which crops are worth the time of investment without a guide. InStardew Valley, no two crops are equal, and some ofStardew Valley’s best cropsmake a significantly better profit than others.
Each season has a variety of offerings for the player, but Fall takes the cake for the overall most profitable season, followed by Summer and Spring. Thanks to the 1.5 update, the choice of crops has widened and slightly changed the way of making money. However, most of themost profitable cropsStardew Valleyhas to offerare not necessarily restricted tothe endgame of Ginger Island, so players are spoilt for choice when deciding which fruits and vegetables they decide to grow.
Updated by Usama Ali on July 25, 2025:There are plenty of ways for players to earn gold in Stardew Valley, but for farmers who really want to bring in the dough, some crops stand above the rest. While artisan goods like wine and cheese are highly profitable options, the foundation of any successful farm lies in its produce. Players can turn their fields into a goldmine and bring their dream farm to life by strategically planting and cultivating the most profitable crops in the game. This guide highlights the most valuable crops one can grow on their farm in Stardew Valley to boost their overall earnings.
33Before Buying Seeds In Bulk
Be Knowledgeable
There are a few things every player should keep in mind when looking to maximize profits withStardew Valley’s best crops. It’s not enough just to have enough money to purchase the seeds – veteran players know to prepare ahead of time with useful buildings, an efficiently planned plot of land, and the right tools and food for long days of farming.
After taking these planning steps, add or remove squares in each plot to reach a total that comes as close to the current Gold total as possible. This maximizes investments, and as long as players are diligent and tend to their crops every day they will see their Gold total grow exponentially, as the number of seeds they can buy the next season increases.
40g - 80g
44g - 88g
10 days
3 days
Green Beans are an excellent vegetable to grow inStardew Valley.They take 10 days to mature into their first harvest but then regrow on the third day after that until the end of the season (or foreverif planted in the greenhouse). This means that a single seed can yield as much as 528g from an initial investment of 60g.
Players need to be careful when planting green beans, however, because they grow up a wooden pole that the player cannot walk through. Beginning players may make the mistake of trapping themselves or making watering more of an annoying chore for the season if they do not keep this in mind.
60g - 120g
66g - 132g
7 days
N/A
Powdermelonis the only crop that can be grown outside during winter, which already makes it valuable. In addition to this, the seeds don’t cost the player money as they have to be dug up, given by the raccoon’s wife, found in treasure chests while fishing,and other ways. This means that the decent selling price is purely profit for the player.
Powdermelons are also one of the five crops — along with pumpkins, melons, Qi fruit, and cauliflower — that can become giant if left in a 3x3 grid once mature. Getting a giant powdermelon means having even more fruit to sell, and makes it an even better way to make money.
80g - 160g
88g - 176g
6 days
Potential to pick multiple at once
Potatoes are a staple of many diets in the real world, and it follows that they are great crops to grow inStardew Valley.They are a great Spring cropto grow in any Spring, especially during Year 1, since potato seeds are slightly cheaper than other seeds.
Whenever the player harvests a potato, there is a chance (which depends on the map seed and the player’s luck for the day) to harvest an additional potato. This adds to the profit that players can make since one seed can easily yield at least two or three vegetables.
160g - 320g
176g - 352g
Since the Fall is the most profitable season, it’s difficult for a small crop like Yams to stand out against iconic pumpkins or mass-produced wheat that can feed animals in the coming winter. However, even the base sell price of aYamwill net a 100gprofit from a single seed. This value doubles with top quality Yams, even if players don’t have the Artisan profession. Yam seeds can also be purchased from the first year onwards, so players can use them to turn a profit from their first Fall season.
Yams can also be combined with sugar to make Glazed Yams, which sell for 200g or make for a great gift for most of the villagers in the valley. For a simple way to start generating profits, Yams are not a bad place to look.
90 - 180 g
99 - 198 g
8 days
Summer Spangles bloom over eight days and add a nice splash of color to the farm. These flowers fetch a base price of 90g. However, the real money comes from turning them into Flower Honey. Placing Bee Houses within range of Summer Spangles is a great way to produceSummer SpangleHoney, which can be sold for 280g per jar.
The Artisan profession further boosts the selling price of Summer Spangle Honey to 392 g, turning these delicate flowers into liquid gold. Though selling the flowers directly provides a small return, investing in beehives is a great way to make use of Summer Spangles.
66g- 132g
Every 4 days after the initial harvest
Tomatoes take ten days to grow, but then produce more crops every four days afterward. This means that planting aTomatoon the first day of Fall will grant the player at least five tomatoes since each harvest has a 5% chance of getting extra crops.
With a base sell price of 60g, this means that players will gain only 10g from their first Tomato, but will continue to reap the rewards throughout the season. With the Artisan profession, the profits from tomatoes become even greater. As a key ingredient in many meals that players can cook, Tomatoes can also turn a profitif players fancy themselves to be professional chefs.
Radishes grow in just six days, offering a quick turnaround for early Summer earnings. With a base selling price of 100g, these root vegetables provide a modest income. Planting Radishes on the first day of Summer paves the way for multiple harvests, maximizing their potential within the season.
Even though they aren’t the highest-paying crop, their quick growth makes them a reliable source of early-game cash. Radishes are also used in a couple of recipes, which can increase their value if players would rather sell cooked dishes. A Radish Salad sells for 300 g while a Red Plate sells for 400 g each.
5 days
Every 5 days after the initial harvest
With an initial growth time of only five days, Eggplants mature faster than other crops that continue to regrow and produce, although their regrowth time of an equal five days is longer to balance this out. If planted on the first day of Fall, players can get five Eggplants in the season.
They can be sold for up to 132g with the Artisan profession or can be pickled for a value of 170g, which increases the base value of anEggplantto aprofit of 150gsince the seeds are so cheap. The combination of cheap seeds and regrowth makes Eggplants a profitable vegetable to sell.
50g - 100g
55g - 110g
14 days
Corn seeds are so expensive that it takes three harvests of base-qualityCornto recoup the investment. What makes corn great is that three harvests are barely getting into the crops' growing time. Corn grows throughout two seasons in the year, which makes the initial cost a great investment for income over time.
Players who plant Corn on the first of Spring can expect eleven harvests from it, which can net the playerover 1,100g from a single seed. This is a great profit for a plant that is widely available from the second season of the first year on the farm.
