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Stardew Valley Seed Maker Guide

Complete guide to the Seed Maker in Stardew Valley - unlock requirements, crafting materials, and usage tips.

🌾 Farming 📅 All Seasons 🟡 Intermediate éĻƒæŽ Published: Jun 15, 2026
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Seed Maker Guide

Unlock Requirements

The Seed Maker is unlocked at Farming Level 9.

Crafting Materials

MaterialQuantity
Wood25
Gold Bar1
Coal10

Function

The Seed Maker can convert mature crops into seeds:

  • Place any harvestable crop into the Seed Maker, and after approximately 20 minutes of game time, it will produce seeds.
  • Output quantity: 1-3 seeds (average of about 2).
  • Small chance to produce Mixed Seeds or an Ancient Seed.
  • Ancient Seeds are extremely rare and are the key to obtaining Ancient Fruit.

Usage Tips

  • Best used for seed duplication of high-value crops, such as Ancient Fruit and Starfruit.
  • Use in conjunction with the Greenhouse for year-round planting of high-value crops.
  • Crafting multiple Seed Makers can improve seed production efficiency.
  • Note: The quality of the input crop does not affect the number of seeds produced.

Applicable Crops

Almost all harvestable crops can be placed in the Seed Maker, including:

  • Spring crops: Parsnip, Cauliflower, Potato, etc.
  • Summer crops: Melon, Blueberry, Starfruit, etc.
  • Fall crops: Pumpkin, Corn, Eggplant, etc.
  • Special crops: Ancient Fruit, Sweet Gem Berry (produces Mixed Seeds)