While farming is a significant aspect of Stardew Valley, it’s far from being the sole focus of the game. This virtual world offers players a diverse range of activities beyond farming, including raising animals, upgrading farm buildings, and building connections with the villagers of Pelican Town. However, all these activities share a common goal: earning money.
After tending to their crops, players can sell their produce to generate income. It’s not limited to just crops; players can also sell foraged items and even the dropped loot from defeated monsters. However, it is worth noting that each item has its own unique selling price. Here are some of the most profit generating items in Stardew Valley.
Updated July 12th, 2024 by Russ Boswell: Artisan Goods are important for players who are looking to rake in as much money as possible but they’re not the only way to make money in Stardew Valley. Growing and selling crops can be a good way to collect gold for those starting out or looking for something that feels more like traditional farming. To better help players discover the best items to sell in Stardew Valley, the following guide has been updated to include information about selling crops.
Best Items to Sell in Stardew Valley
One of the most important goals in Stardew Valley is to make money, which can be used to upgrade the lifestyle. The table below showcases top 10 items that can be sold for substantial profits in the game.
|
Item |
Selling Price |
Note |
|---|---|---|
|
Starfruit Wine |
6,300g |
Artisan goods hold significant value in the game, as they can be sold for substantial profits. Among these products, Starfruit Wine stands out with its exceptional selling price. |
|
Sweet Gem Berry |
6,000g |
Grown from rare seeds, these can be acquired from the traveling cart in spring and summer. The best place to cultivate them is in a greenhouse, taking 24 days to bear fruit. |
|
Ostrich Egg Mayo |
5,320g |
Unlocking Ginger Island allows players to obtain Ostrich Eggs, which can be used to create Ostrich Egg Mayonnaise. |
|
Ancient Fruit Wine |
4,620g |
Grown from rare ancient seeds, the wine made from this fruit can be sold at a high price. |
|
Legendary Fish |
2,700g-4,500g |
There are 10 legendary fish in Stardew Valley, and players can sell them to yield significant profits. Five are only available during a certain post-game quest. |
|
Goat Cheese |
1,120g |
Players can process goat milk into cheese using a Cheese Presser and then sell it for substantial earnings. |
|
Dinosaur Mayo |
1,120g |
After acquiring Dinosaur eggs, players can produce mayonnaise from them, offering an opportunity for substantial profits. |
|
Fairy Rose Honey |
952g |
Plant Fairy roses around bee houses to obtain fairy rose honey after 3–4 days, all year round except for winter. |
|
Pale Ale |
840g |
This artisan item can be acquired early in the game by placing hops into kegs, which produces Pale Ale. |
|
Caviar |
700g |
Similar to real life, Caviar is a luxury product in Stardew Valley. Players can process Sturgeon Roe into Caviar using a Preserve Jar. |
Best Crops To Sell In Stardew Valley
Artisan Goods can bring players a ton of cash but the real meat and potatoes when starting out in the farming game is to focus on traditional farming practices, I.E. growing crops. Not only is growing crops important for quests and gathering materials to make certain recipes, it’s also good for making money depending on the crop grown. Here’s a look at some of the best possible crops to grow in Stardew Valley and what players can expect for their efforts.
It’s important to note that multiple variables are considered when creating these crops for the best monetary yield, such as cost of seeds, time to grow, and amount of yield.
|
Item |
Selling Price |
Note |
|---|---|---|
|
Ancient Fruit |
1,100g (Iridium Quality) |
These are some of the most valuable seeds in all of Stardew Valley. It will take the plants 28 days to grow with a regrowth period of 7 days, allowing players to net a pretty hefty profit. |
|
Starfruit |
1,500 (Iridium Quality) |
Starfruit will take approximately 13 days to grow and harvest. |
|
Pineapple |
600g (Iridium Quality) |
Pineapple can be a great money-maker as they take 14 days to mature and have a regrowth time of 7 days. |
|
Blueberries |
100g (Iridium Quality) |
Blueberries take 13 days to grow and mature for harvest, but with a relatively low regrowth time of 4 days, they can help players rake in gold. |
|
Cranberries |
150g (Iridium Quality) |
Cranberries are similar to Blueberries in that they take a shorter time to mature for harvest (7 days) and have a low regrowth time of 5 days. |
|
Artichoke |
320g (Iridium Quality) |
Artichoke take around 8 days to mature for harvest. |
|
Pumpkin |
640g (Iridium Quality) |
Pumpkins take 13 days to grow and are used in a variety of recipes. |
|
Grapes |
160g (Iridium Quality) |
Grapes take 10 days to grow and mature but their regrowth rate is only 3 days. |
Stardew Valley is available now for Android, iOS, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
