Pineapple Guide
Pineapples are a tropical crop introduced in Stardew Valley 1.5. They grow from Pineapple Seeds and offer excellent profitability, especially on Ginger Island where they can be grown year-round. This guide covers everything you need to know about farming Pineapples.
What Are Pineapples?
Pineapples are a fruit crop that grows from Pineapple Seeds. Unlike regular fruit trees, Pineapples are planted like crops and continue to produce fruit after the initial harvest.
How to Get Pineapple Seeds
Sources
| Source | Price/Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Island Trader | 1 Magma Cap | Available on Ginger Island |
| Tiger Slimes | Random drop | Found in Tiger Slime Grove on Ginger Island |
| Golden Coconuts | Random drop | Crack open Golden Coconuts at the Blacksmith |
Growing Pineapples
Requirements
- Growth Time: 14 days to first harvest
- Regrowth: 7 days after each harvest
- Season: Summer (in Stardew Valley) or All Seasons (on Ginger Island or in Greenhouse)
- XP: 30 Farming XP per harvest
Growth Stages
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 1 day |
| Stage 2 | 3 days |
| Stage 3 | 3 days |
| Stage 4 | 4 days |
| Stage 5 | 3 days |
| Total to Harvest | 14 days |
| Regrowth | 7 days |
Pineapple Uses
Sell Prices
| Quality | Base Price | Tiller Profession (+10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 300g | 330g |
| Silver | 375g | 412g |
| Gold | 450g | 495g |
| Iridium | 600g | 660g |
Artisan Products
| Product | Base Price | Artisan Profession (+40%) |
|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Wine | 900g | 1,260g |
| Pineapple Jelly | 650g | 910g |
Profitability
Pineapples are one of the most profitable crops in the game, especially when grown on Ginger Island:
- Base Profit: 300g every 7 days after initial 14-day growth
- Gold per Day: Approximately 42.86g/day (after first harvest)
- With Artisan: Wine sells for 1,260g (regular quality)
Gifting
- Like: Demetrius, Elliott, Harvey, Jodi, Kent, Leah, Linus, Pam, Robin, Sandy, Shane
- Neutral: Most other villagers
- Dislike: Abigail, Haley, Jas, Vincent
Other Uses
- Tailoring: Used with Cloth to create Relaxed Fit Pants
- Dyeing: Yellow dye for clothing
- Fish Pond: Lionfish may request 1 Pineapple to increase pond capacity from 3 to 5
- Special Orders: Caroline may request 100 Pineapples in a Special Order
Tips for Pineapple Farming
- Ginger Island Best: Plant on Ginger Island for year-round production with no season restrictions
- Speed-Gro: Use Deluxe Speed-Gro to reduce initial growth to 10 days
- Artisan Profession: Essential for maximizing profits - Pineapple Wine is extremely valuable
- Greenhouse: Alternative location for all-season growing
- Mass Production: With regrowth every 7 days, a large Pineapple farm generates massive income
History
- 1.5: Introduced
- 1.6: No changes