The Four Seasons
Spring
Days 1-28- Forage: Daffodil, Leek, Dandelion, Wild Horseradish
- Crops: Parsnip, Potato, Cauliflower, Green Bean, Kale, Strawberry, Rhubarb
- Fish: Eel, Flounder, Halibut, Shad, Catfish, Walleye
- Festivals: Egg Festival (Day 13), Flower Dance (Day 24)
- Key Activity: Plant strawberries from Egg Festival, start clearing farm
Summer
Days 1-28- Forage: Grape, Spice Berry, Sweet Pea
- Crops: Melon, Blueberry, Tomato, Hot Pepper, Starfruit, Corn, Hops, Red Cabbage
- Fish: Octopus, Red Snapper, Tuna, Pufferfish, Tilapia
- Festivals: Luau (Day 11), Dance of the Moonlight Jellies (Day 28)
- Key Activity: Plant blueberries and melons, catch rare fish
Fall
Days 1-28- Forage: Common Mushroom, Wild Plum, Hazelnut, Blackberry
- Crops: Pumpkin, Cranberry, Eggplant, Artichoke, Grape, Yam, Fairy Rose
- Fish: Salmon, Walleye, Albacore, Tiger Trout
- Festivals: Stardew Valley Fair (Day 16), Spirit's Eve (Day 27)
- Key Activity: Plant cranberries and pumpkins, prepare preserves
Winter
Days 1-28- Forage: Snow Yam, Winter Root, Crocus, Holly
- Crops: Fiber Seeds (only crop that grows in winter)
- Fish: Squid, Perch, Lingcod, Midnight Carp, Sea Cucumber
- Festivals: Feast of the Winter Star (Day 25)
- Key Activity: Upgrade tools, mine, fish, plan for spring
Seasonal Transitions
Important Rules
- Crops that are out of season will die when the new season begins (overnight between Day 28 and Day 1).
- Indoor growing areas (Greenhouse, Garden Pots) allow any-season planting.
- Fiber Seeds and Winter Seeds can grow outdoors during winter.
- Forage items respawn each day in their respective season.
- Fish availability changes with the season; some fish are only available in specific seasons.
- Grass will not grow during winter unless you use the indoor barn/coop.
Season Guides
Stardew Valley Fall Guide - Complete Season Walkthrough
Complete Fall season guide for Stardew Valley. Covers fall foraging, fishing, festivals (Stardew Valley Fair, Spirit's Eve), crop strategy, birthdays, and week-by-week priorities.
Stardew Valley Spring Guide - Complete Season Walkthrough
Complete Spring season guide for Stardew Valley. Covers spring foraging, fishing, festivals (Egg Festival, Flower Dance), crop strategy, birthdays, and week-by-week priorities.
Stardew Valley Fair Guide
Complete guide to the Stardew Valley Fair, including Spinning Wheel tips, Grange Display judging, mini-games, and Star Token acquisition.
Stardew Valley Summer Guide - Complete Season Walkthrough
Complete Summer season guide for Stardew Valley. Covers summer foraging, fishing, festivals (Luau, Moonlight Jellies), crop strategy, birthdays, and week-by-week priorities.
Winter Guide
Complete winter guide covering winter foraging, winter fishing, mining focus strategy, tool upgrade schedule, farm planning, social focus, Secret Notes, Night Market, and winter festivals.