Stardew Valley wouldn’t be the same without the joy of planting seeds, watching your crops grow, and then raking in the cash. There is something super satisfying about seeing your farm flourish because of your own care. That said, farming just feels more fun in Summer when the sun’s out and your fields are bursting with juicy melons and plump tomatoes.
In Stardew Valley, not all crops are created equal. Some, like those fancy Starfruits, are a real pain to get your hands on, but once you do, they’ll fill your pockets with gold. Others may be easy to find but don’t bring in much profit. To make things uncomplicated for you, here are our picks for the best Summer crops in Stardew Valley.
Best Summer Crops In Stardew Valley
The heat brings 12 new crops with it. However, not all of them are worth the hassle, so here are our best recommendations to make your farming efforts worthwhile.
5. Hot Pepper
Seed Price: 40g
Bought From: JojaMart, General Store, Travelling Cart, Night Market
Growing Period: 5 days
Sold For: 40g
While other Summer crops take forever to grow, Hot Pepper shoots up in just 5 days. Then it keeps pumping out peppers every three days after that. It’s like having a money-making machine in your field.
They might not sell for a ton but the constant harvest means you are making gold all season long. You can also mix them up to make nice gifts and increase your speed. Hot Peppers are definitely one of the best Summer crops for beginners in Stardew Valley.
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4. Melon
Seed Price: 80g
Bought From: JojaMart, General Store, Travelling Cart, Night Market
Growing Period: 12 days
Sold For: 250g
Growing Melons may be a slow burn but the payoff is worth it. With each Melon selling for 250g, farmers can secure the bag, though patience plays a major role here. If that wasn’t enough, there is always a chance of them growing into giant melons for a fun surprise harvest of 15-21 fruits.
3. Corn
Seed Price: 150g
Bought From: JojaMart, General Store, Travelling Cart, Night Market
Growing Period: 14 days
Sold For: 50g
Corn may take a while to grow at first but then you get harvests every two weeks all the way through Fall. Corn doesn’t sell for a ton but you get so many that it all adds up to a beefy sum of profit.
Corn is for those strategists out there who want to make a long-term profit and avoid the nuisance of replanting making it a contender for best Summer crops in Stardew Valley.
2. Blueberry
Seed Price: 80g
Bought From: General Store, Travelling Cart, Night Market
Growing Period: 13 days
Sold For: 80g
Blueberries are a must-have for your farm if you want easy money and convenience. They mature in 13 days and produce three berries every few days, with each selling for 80g. That’s not all, since they keep growing back throughout the 28 days of Summer, you can essentially make a seasonal profit of 880g. Blueberries are the one-time investment in Stardew Valley that keeps on giving.
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1. Starfruit
Seed Price: 400g
Bought From: Oasis, Traveling Cart
Growing Period: 13 days
Sold For: 750g
Starfruit is definitely the king of the Summer crop line-up in Stardew Valley. It may take longer than most crops to grow but the wait is worth every second. It sells for 750g minimum and can go up to 1500g with the Iridium tier Starfruit.
Plus, you can turn these crops into Starfruit wine, which is even more profitable, especially if you age it to perfection. A single bottle can make 2250g or more. So if you want to watch your bank account grow beyond measure then Starfruit is the best summer crop for your farm in Stardew Valley.
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