Let’s have some fun in the sun this time, farming style! Farming games like “Stardew Valley” are such engaging to play as you get to discover and unleash your inner green thumb.
“Stardew Valley” has a multitude of great and profitable crops to plant and harvest, from the humble radish to the rare golden walnut. However, the success of having these crops depends on the season the game is currently in.
Previously, with us here, you learned about the best “Stardew Valley” crops during spring and fall. This time, you will get to know the best crops to plant in the game during the summer season. Plus, you won’t just learn about the most ideal crops but also the crops to avoid during this season. Let’s begin!
The Best Summer Crop To Grow: Starfruit
Starfruit is considered one of the best crops in the entire game. But, as its name suggests, Starfruits are the stars of the summer in the game.
After you plant your Starfruit seeds, they will take nearly two weeks to grow under normal circumstances. Yes, it is long, but they can sell for such an enormous profit. In fact, the profits you’ll get from Starfruits are the second highest of any crop in “Stardew Valley.”
In addition, many players are also able to build massive empires just by producing Starfruit Wine, which is among the most profitable items in this entire simulation game.
The Rest Of The Best Summer Crops
Here’s a listing of the rest of the best summer crops in “Stardew Valley.”
Pineapple
Coming in second place is the Pineapple. Though it has only been introduced to “Stardew Valley” recently, it has grown to become very popular.
Pineapples are a promising crop choice, since they are multi-harvest, as well as sell for huge profits. They are ranked second, perhaps because of the time it takes to grow them. But, once you have your own farm on Ginger Island, Pineapples there can grow happily year-round, producing and reproducing over and over again.
Melon
Melon isn’t bitter but sweet. But the way it is grown in the game is a bit bittersweet. Though Melons require such a lengthy growth time and are not a multi-harvest crop, their impact on farms is downright phenomenal. It can generate a fantastic profit and is listed as one of the better giftable crops in the whole game.
Aside from being a summer crop, you may also use Melons for cooking. They make delicious Fruit Salads and Pink Cakes. Plus, Melons are one of only three crops in “Stardew Valley” that can grow to the Giant Crop. This sweet and juicy treat is a must-have.
Blueberry
You must be thinking about those delicious blueberry cheesecakes right now. Well, though Blueberries in “Stardew Valley” are a single-season crop, they, being multi-harvest, are a bang for the buck. They can generate one of the highest profits of all crops and get this, in all seasons compared to its initial purchase price. Furthermore, they even drop several berries with each harvest! That means one plant can give you three bottles of good Wine.
Similar to Melon, Blueberry is also a fantastic gift. You may also make Blueberry Tart and Fruit Salad with this crop, which are in themselves great presents, too. Other recipes from this crop include Coleslaw, Fish Taco, and Red Plate.
Red Cabbage
You remember red cabbage from your school as a pH indicator. Well, they function well in “Stardew Valley,” too.
Though Red Cabbages are elusive in the game – they can be hard to acquire – they are a great summer crop for your “Stardew Valley” price. Albeit the steep price of their seeds, the selling price of each Red Cabbage can hugely make up for that.
Hops
Hops are ranked lower here because they may appear not profitable. But they are, actually, making them a popular choice among gamers.
Do you know why? Hops are used to make Pale Ale, and while the crop isn’t the significant source of profits, the Pale Ale is.
In addition to that, Hops also produce every single day, provided they have reached maturity. Meaning to say, once these plants have grown, you will have a new batch of Hops to turn into Pale Ale every single day.
Other Great Summer Crops
Other excellent crops during the summer season in “Stardew Valley” are Coffee Beans, Hot Peppers, Tomatoes, and Radishes.
Crops To Avoid During Summer
What are the worst crops in the game during the summer season? Read on.
Corn
Corn is the first crop to avoid during summer in “Stardew Valley.” Aside from its expensive seed, they also make a very minimal profit, whether you grow them throughout a season or two. Moreover, the crop also makes a weaker gift. Several villagers dislike and hate them.
Poppy
For various reasons, Poppy is not a good crop in the game during summer. First, it makes just a small profit compared to its price. Second, it is also a terrible gift.
Third, you can only create one recipe out of Poppy, the Poppyseed Muffin, and this even has no good buffs. Lastly, the color variants of Poppy take up too much inventory space. Avoid this in summer.
Other Worst Summer Crops
Don’t be fooled by the name, but the other worst summer crops in “Stardew Valley” are Sunflowers and Summer Spangles.
Now, go out there, face the sun, plant the best summer crops in “Stardew Valley,” and make the best profits. Be guided by this list.
