Stardew Valley Dehydrator Guide
Introduction
Dehydrator is a crafting station added in Stardew Valley 1.6. It can dehydrate and dry fruits and mushrooms into Dried Fruit and Dried Mushrooms, which have higher sell prices and different uses.
Acquisition
- Crafting: Recipe unlocked after reaching certain conditions
- Recipe Materials:
- Wood x 30
- Stone x 20
- Moss x 30
- Hardwood x 5
Usage
- Place Dehydrator on the farm
- Interact with Dehydrator to open interface
- Put in fruits or mushrooms
- Wait for processing to complete (takes some time)
- Remove finished Dried Fruit or Dried Mushrooms
Processable Items
Fruits
- Any fruit can be put into Dehydrator
- Including: Apple, Cherry, Peach, Plum, Orange, Pomegranate, and other tree fruits
- Also including: Strawberry, Blueberry, Cranberry, and other berries
- And: Ancient Fruit, Starfruit, and other special crops
Mushrooms
- Common Mushroom
- Red Mushroom
- Purple Mushroom
- Chanterelle
- Morel
Processing Results
- Dried Fruit: Product after fruit dehydration, sell price increased
- Dried Mushrooms: Product after mushroom dehydration, sell price increased
Processing Time
- Processing takes some time (usually one game day or less)
- Processing time is not affected by season or weather
Sell Price Calculation
- Dried Fruit and Dried Mushroom sell prices are based on raw material base sell prices
- Usually processed sell price is 2-3 times higher than raw material
- Specific sell price depends on raw material type and quality
Notes
- Can only process one type of item at a time
- Cannot cancel after putting in item (until processing is complete)
- Processed item quality is uniform (not affected by raw material quality)
- Can place multiple Dehydrators for simultaneous processing
Strategy Tips
- For large quantities of fruits (such as Blueberries, Cranberries), Dehydrator is a good processing choice
- Compared to brewing (Keg) and pickling (Preserves Jar), Dehydrator processing time is shorter
- Suitable for processing mushrooms that cannot be brewed or pickled
- Establish a processing area on the farm, centrally placing Dehydrators, Kegs, and Preserves Jars
Comparison with Other Processing Equipment
| Equipment | Processable Items | Processing Time | Sell Price Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehydrator | Fruits, Mushrooms | Short | Medium |
| Keg | Fruits, Vegetables, Honey | Long | Very High |
| Preserves Jar | Fruits, Vegetables | Medium | Medium |
| Cheese Press | Milk | Medium | Medium |
Related Items
- Keg: Brews wine and juice
- Preserves Jar: Makes jam and pickles
- Cheese Press: Makes cheese
Version History
- Version 1.6: Added crafting station
This guide is based on Stardew Valley 1.6. Game content may change with updates; refer to the official Wiki for latest information.