Starfruit Guide
Starfruit is the highest single-season selling price crop in Stardew Valley and is one of the core choices for late-game money-making. Combined with Kegs and Cellar aging, it can generate extremely high profits.
Basic Information
| Attribute | Data |
|---|---|
| Seed Price | 400g (Oasis shop) |
| Growth Cycle | 13 days |
| Base Selling Price | 750g |
| Season | Summer |
| Repeat Harvest | No (one-time harvest) |
How to Obtain Seeds
- Oasis (Sandy’s Shop): 400g each, sold year-round.
- Traveling Cart: Occasionally sold at random prices.
- Pierre’s Missing Stocklist: Purchase at Mr. Qi’s Walnut Room for 50 Qi Gems, give it to Pierre, and he will sell it year-round (out-of-season seeds are 50% more expensive).
Profit Calculations
Base Profit (No Profession Bonus)
| Quality | Selling Price | Profit (after seed cost) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 750g | 350g |
| Silver | 937g | 537g |
| Gold | 1,125g | 725g |
| Iridium | 1,500g | 1,100g |
Winemaking Profit (Using Kegs)
| Quality | Wine Selling Price | Profit (after seed cost) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Wine | 2,250g | 1,850g |
| Iridium Wine (Cellar Aged) | 4,500g | 4,100g |
Artisan Profession Bonus (+40%)
| Product | Selling Price |
|---|---|
| Regular Starfruit Wine | 3,150g |
| Iridium Starfruit Wine | 6,300g |
Iridium Starfruit Wine with the Artisan profession sells for 6,300g per bottle, making it one of the most profitable products in the game.
Summer Planting Strategy
Maximum Single-Season Profit
Summer has 28 days, and Starfruit has a 13-day growth cycle:
- First Batch: Planted on Summer 1, harvested on Summer 14.
- Second Batch: Planted on Summer 14, harvested on Summer 27.
- Each plot can be harvested twice per season.
Summer Profit Estimate (100 plots)
| Plan | Single-Season Profit |
|---|---|
| Direct Sale (Regular Quality) | 70,000g |
| Winemaking (Regular Wine) | 370,000g |
| Iridium Wine + Artisan | 1,220,000g |
Greenhouse Planting
The Greenhouse is the best place to plant Starfruit:
- Not restricted by season: Can be planted year-round.
- Continuous production: Harvest every 13 days.
- Combined with Kegs: Place Kegs inside or near the Greenhouse.
Greenhouse Starfruit Layout
- Approximately 120 plots can be planted inside the Greenhouse.
- Combined with Iridium Sprinklers for automatic watering.
- Place Kegs nearby for immediate brewing after harvest.
Ginger Island Farm Planting
The Ginger Island farm is another ideal location for planting Starfruit:
- Not restricted by season (similar to the Greenhouse).
- No crows (no scarecrows needed).
- Large farming area: Approximately 941 tillable plots.
Ginger Island Starfruit + Keg Strategy
- Plant Starfruit on a large scale at the Ginger Island farm.
- Place a large number of Kegs on Ginger Island or the main farm.
- Brew after harvest, then place in the Cellar for aging.
- Achieve uninterrupted high income year-round.
Best Planting Setup
Recommended Configuration
| Item | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| Planting Location | Greenhouse + Ginger Island Farm |
| Sprinklers | Iridium Sprinklers |
| Fertilizer | Deluxe Fertilizer (improves quality) |
| Speed-Gro | Hyper Speed-Gro (shortens growth cycle) |
| Number of Kegs | The more, the better (recommended 100+) |
| Cellar | 189 Casks all used for aging |
Time Planning
- Day 1: Plant Starfruit, use Hyper Speed-Gro.
- Day 10 (after using Speed-Gro): Harvest Starfruit.
- Day 10: Place Starfruit in Kegs for brewing.
- Day 17: Wine brewing complete, move to Cellar for aging.
- Day 73: Iridium Wine aging complete, harvest and sell.
Comparison with Other Crops
| Crop | Single-Season Profit | Growth Cycle | Repeat Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starfruit | Extremely High | 13 days | No |
| Ancient Fruit | Extremely High | 28 days | Yes (continuous) |
| Pumpkin | High | 13 days | No |
| Red Cabbage | Medium | 9 days | No |
Starfruit is suitable for short-term high-burst income, while Ancient Fruit is suitable for long-term stable income. Both can be used in combination.
Useful Tips
Early Preparation
- Repair the Bus Stop as early as possible to go to the Oasis to purchase Starfruit seeds.
- Accumulate funds to buy a large number of seeds (recommended to buy several hundred at a time).
- Prepare Kegs and the Cellar in advance.
Quality Improvement
- Use Deluxe Fertilizer to improve crop quality.
- Choose the Artisan profession at Farming Level 10 (+40% selling price).
- Age to Iridium quality in the Cellar.
Fund Management
- Starfruit seeds are relatively expensive (400g), requiring a certain capital base.
- It is recommended to start with small-scale planting, accumulate funds, and then expand.
- Combine with other money-making methods (fishing, mining) to transition.
1.6 Update Changes
- Added Pierre’s Missing Stocklist, allowing year-round purchase of Starfruit seeds.
- Ginger Island farm planting efficiency improved.
- Heavy Tapper and other new equipment assist in resource acquisition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I buy Starfruit seeds? A: Sandy’s Shop at the Calico Desert Oasis, 400g each, sold year-round.
Q: Which is more profitable, Starfruit or Ancient Fruit? A: In the short term, Starfruit is higher (single-season burst), while in the long term, Ancient Fruit is more stable (continuous harvest). It is recommended to combine both.
Q: Can Starfruit be planted in the Greenhouse? A: Yes, the Greenhouse is not restricted by season and is an ideal place to plant Starfruit.
Q: How long does Starfruit Wine need to age? A: It takes 56 days to age to Iridium quality in the Cellar.
Q: How many batches of Starfruit can be planted in one Summer? A: Without Speed-Gro, 2 batches can be planted; with Hyper Speed-Gro, 2-3 batches can be planted.