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Stardew Valley Blue Grass Guide - New 1.6 Grass Type

Complete guide to Blue Grass in Stardew Valley 1.6, a new grass type that provides better nutrition for farm animals.

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Stardew Valley Blue Grass Guide

Introduction

Blue Grass is a special type of grass added in Stardew Valley 1.6. Compared to regular grass, Blue Grass provides better nutrition for farm animals and can increase the quality of animal products.

Acquisition

  • Purchase: Buy Blue Grass Starter from Pierreโ€™s General Store or JojaMart
  • Price: Slightly more expensive than regular Grass Starter
  • Unlock Condition: Automatically unlocked after version 1.6

Planting Method

  1. Purchase Blue Grass Starter
  2. Use starter on empty farm land
  3. Blue Grass spreads and grows like regular grass
  4. Leave space for grass to naturally spread

Effects and Advantages

  • Improves animal product quality: Animals that eat Blue Grass have a higher chance of producing high-quality products
  • Improves animal mood: Animals that eat Blue Grass are in better mood
  • Replaces Hay: Can completely replace Hay as animal feed
  • Withers in Winter: Like regular grass, Blue Grass withers in Winter

Difference from Regular Grass

FeatureRegular GrassBlue Grass
Animal Product QualityStandardImproved
Animal MoodStandardBetter
Spread SpeedNormalNormal
Withers in WinterYesYes
PriceCheaperSlightly more expensive

Notes

  • Blue Grass withers in Winter, need to prepare Hay in advance or build a Greenhouse
  • Animals will prioritize eating Blue Grass over Hay (if both are available)
  • Blue Grass and regular grass can coexist, but Blue Grass has better effects
  • Need to regularly clear overgrown grass to keep farm tidy

Strategy Tips

  • Plant Blue Grass specifically in animal grazing areas
  • Use Fences to control Blue Grass growth range
  • Store large amounts of Hay at the end of Fall for Winter use
  • For farms focused on animal products as main income, Blue Grass is a must-invest project
  • Grass Starter: Seeds for regular grass
  • Hay: Alternative feed for Winter or indoor feeding
  • Silo: Building for storing Hay

Version History

  • Version 1.6: Added new grass type

This guide is based on Stardew Valley 1.6. Game content may change with updates; refer to the official Wiki for latest information.