In Stardew Valley, Fall is a prime season for farmers seeking to maximize their profits. Much like Spring and Summer, this season features an array of seasonal crops that can be extremely profitable. Focusing on high-value crops during Fall can immensely benefit your farm, whether for direct sales or as ingredients in premium Artisan Goods.
With the opportunity to cultivate 15 different crops in Fall, it’s essential to strategize ahead of the season, ideally before Summer concludes. While many of these crops offer significant returns, some take considerable time to mature. Be sure to enhance your crop yield by utilizing various fertilizers, which can drastically affect your results and should not be overlooked.
15 Broccoli
No Seed Purchase Necessary
| Growth Time | 8 days |
| Seed Cost | N/A |
| Base Sell Price | 70g |
A notable addition from the Stardew Valley 1.6 update is Broccoli, which can be acquired without purchasing seeds. You can find Broccoli Seeds in various places, such as Mystery Boxes, Seed Spots, and treasure chests. Additionally, completing Raccoon requests can yield Broccoli Seeds, making this crop an easy option without any upfront cost.
While Broccoli may not command a high selling price and takes longer to grow than many other crops, it serves as a valuable starting option. Moreover, it’s essential for completing the Fall Crops bundle, rewarding players with special in-game items for growing diverse plants during the Fall.
14 Corn
A Dependable Multi-Season Favorite
| Growth Time | 14 days for the first harvest; harvestable every 4 days afterward |
| Seed Cost | 150g |
| Base Sell Price | 50g |
| Gold per Day | 7.41g (if grown in Summer) |
Corn is a vital component of many Community Center bundles, providing valuable entries for the Fall Crops and Quality Crops Bundles, assisting you in working toward restoring the Community Center.
As a multi-season crop, Corn continues to thrive into Fall, allowing farmers to maintain existing crops and lessen the burden of replanting. Having even a small area dedicated to Corn can result in early income generation, providing extra funds for purchasing more seeds for the fall season.
13 Sunflower
| Growth Time | 8 days |
| Seed Cost | 200g (125g from JojaMart) |
| Base Sell Price | 80g |
Though growing Sunflowers may appear unwise due to their relatively low selling price, they have the advantage of being self-sustaining. Each harvested sunflower may yield 1-2 Sunflower Seeds, ensuring you can continually grow them without recurring purchases.
Sunflowers are also popular among villagers, especially Haley, who adores them. Gifting Sunflowers can enrich your relationships with Pelican Town’s residents.
This flower not only contributes to two different bundles but also plays a significant role in maximizing Honey production. When planted near a Bee House, the produced honey from Sunflower surroundings commands a higher selling price.
12 Fairy Rose
An Ideal Choice for Aspiring Beekeepers
| Growth Time | 12 days |
| Seed Cost | 200g |
| Base Sell Price | 290g |
| Gold per Day | 7.5g |
Although their initial costs and relatively low selling price might deter farmers, Fairy Roses increase your farm’s aesthetics and can be beneficial in attracting bees. If placed strategically, a Bee House will yield Fairy Rose Honey, which can be sold for an impressive 680g per jar.
Those dedicated to attaining the Artisan Profession upon reaching Farming Skill Level 10 can secure an additional 40% on the selling price of Artisan Goods, making Fairy Roses a worthwhile investment.
11 Bok Choy
Craft a Nutritional Meal
| Growth Time | 4 days |
| Seed Cost | 50g |
| Base Sell Price | 80g |
Though Bok Choy might seem less valuable at first glance, its quick growth can yield various rewards. Farmers can gift Bok Choy to villagers at a lower cost compared to more expensive flowers. While they may not greatly boost relationships as Fairy Roses do, they’re still engaging options for gifting throughout Fall.
Moreover, Bok Choy is indispensable for crafting hearty meals essential for survival during explorative mining ventures, where energy replenishment is critical. This versatile crop pairs excellently with Cranberries and Artichokes in the Super Meal recipe, offering maximum energy and health restoration.
10 Artichoke
| Growth Time | 8 days |
| Seed Cost | 30g |
| Base Sell Price | 160g |
| Gold per Day | 16.25g |
Artichokes can be purchased starting from your second year in Pelican Town and provide a reliable yield of 160g, making them a staple cash crop. Their growth time aligns well with the season, and they’re suitable for creating Pickles in Preserves Jars, a profitable Artisan Product.
Furthermore, they are used in both the Super Meal and Artichoke Dip recipes, adding value to your cooking repertoire.
9 Eggplant
A Reliable Cash Crop with Repeated Harvests
| Growth Time | 5 days for the first harvest; every 5 days after |
| Seed Cost | 20g |
| Base Sell Price | 60g |
| Gold per Day | 11.2g |
Eggplants are a great choice due to their multiple-harvest potential, providing both a fast turnaround and profit. They require minimal management compared to single-harvest crops. Utilizing specific fertilizers can boost their quality; for example, Deluxe Speed-Gro helps reduce the growth period significantly.
8 Wheat
A Versatile Crop for Diverse Goods
| Growth Time | 4 days |
| Seed Cost | 10g |
| Base Sell Price | 25g |
Wheat is one of the simplest and quickest crops to grow in Fall, although its raw selling price is low. Instead, it’s more beneficial to use Wheat for making flour, feeding animals, or crafting beer, where the profit margins soar.
Beer, brewed from Wheat in kegs, can sell for up to 560g when crafted artisan-quality, making it a potentially lucrative product for farmers.
7 Amaranth
A Convenient Grain for Animal Enthusiasts
| Growth Time | 7 days |
| Seed Cost | 70g |
| Base Sell Price | 150g |
| Gold per Day | 11.43g |
Amaranth stands out because it is harvested with a scythe, allowing for a swift and efficient collection process. After your first year, Amaranth is especially advantageous, freeing up time for exploration or other pursuits.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that Marnie, a rancher, requests Amaranth early in Fall, adding another layer of value to this crop.
6 Yams
An Affordable Investment with Profitable Returns
| Growth Time | 10 days |
| Seed Cost | 60g |
| Base Sell Price | 160g |
Yams offer a good return on investment with a low initial seed cost, allowing for efficient profit generation. When sold or processed, Yams can yield nearly double their investment, proving to be worthwhile for any farm.
Furthermore, Yams can be utilized in the Fall Crops bundle, which rewards players with valuable items for taking the time to cultivate a variety of crops.
5 Beets
| Growth Time | 6 days |
| Seed Cost | 20g (available from Sandy’s Oasis) |
| Base Sell Price | 100g |
| Gold per Day | 13.33g |
Beets not only provide a reasonable profit margin but also serve multiple purposes. They can be crafted into Sugar, which is essential for various cooking recipes in Stardew Valley. Crafting from Beets is notably more cost-effective than purchasing Sugar from shops.
Using a Mill, you can easily transform your Beets into Sugar overnight, ensuring a continuous supply for your kitchen creations.
4 Pumpkin
A High-Value Autumn Essential
| Growth Time | 13 days |
| Seed Cost | 100g |
| Base Sell Price | 320g |
| Gold per Day | 16.92g |
Pumpkins are among the top-performing crops in Fall with a significantly high per-unit price and they are integral to several Community Center bundles. Their large yield potential allows for significant profits when grown effectively.
Moreover, Pumpkins can also grow into Giant Crops when planted in a 3×3 plot, yielding additional normal-quality pumpkins upon harvest.
3 Grapes
A Key Component for Wine Production
| Growth Time | 10 days for the first harvest; every 3 days after |
| Seed Cost | 60g |
| Base Sell Price | 80g |
| Gold per Day | 16.8g |
Grapes are an invaluable asset for any aspiring winemaker, as transforming them into wine greatly increases their market value. The transition from grape to wine multiplies its base selling price by three, and further aging in casks can elevate it to even higher profits.
2 Cranberries
A Crucial High-Value Fall Crop
| Growth Time | 7 days for first harvest; every 5 days after |
| Seed Cost | 240g |
| Base Sell Price | 75g x 2 |
| Gold per Day | 18.89g |
Cranberries are essential in any Fall harvest due to their lucrative returns. While initial investment is significant with seeds costing 240g, their productivity quickly offsets the startup costs, generating substantial profits.
1 Sweet Gem Berry
High-Value Rewards for the Patient Farmer
| Growth Time | 24 days |
| Seed Cost | 1,000g from the Traveling Cart |
| Base Sell Price | 3,000g |
| Gold per Day | 83.33g |
The Sweet Gem Berry stands as one of the most valuable crops in the game, commanding a staggering 3,000g upon harvest—making it a coveted prize for dedicated farmers. However, given the 24-day maturation period and the hefty price tag for seeds, it’s a long-term investment.
Due to the limited availability of Rare Seeds at the Traveling Cart, establishing a Sweet Gem Berry farm can take multiple seasons of effort. Nonetheless, farmers who manage to cultivate these berries will find their efforts richly rewarded.
Acquiring this crop may not be feasible for beginners, but for seasoned players seeking maximum profitability in Stardew Valley, the Sweet Gem Berry is undoubtedly the jewel of the Fall harvest.