How are item prices calculated in Stardew Valley?

Base prices are taken directly from Stardew Valley 1.6 game files. Quality multipliers apply: Silver = 1.25x, Gold = 1.5x, Iridium = 2x. Profession bonuses like Tiller (+10%) and Artisan (+40%) stack with quality multipliers.

What is the profit difference between Keg and Preserves Jar?

Kegs generally yield higher profits for fruits (wine sells for 3x base price), while Preserves Jars are faster (3 days vs 7 days for wine) and better for vegetables. Use our calculator to compare profits for specific items.

How often is StardewPriceDB updated?

We verify all prices against Stardew Valley 1.6.14 game data after each game update. Check our About page for the last verification date.

What is the best foraging profession in Stardew Valley?

Gatherer → Botanist is the best path. Gatherer gives +20% double harvest chance, Botanist guarantees Iridium quality (2x value). Combined multiplier = 2.4x base value on average.

What is the most valuable foraged item?

Rainbow Shell (300g base, 600g Iridium) is the most valuable non-mushroom forage. Purple Mushroom (250g/500g Iridium) is highest from Mushroom Cave. For common foraging, Chanterelle (160g) and Morel (150g) in Secret Woods are best.

Does Botanist affect Truffles?

Yes! Botanist makes all Truffles Iridium quality (1,250g vs 625g base). Combined with Gatherer double chance, average Truffle value = ~1,500g each. This makes Pigs + Botanist extremely profitable.

Should I sell foraged items or process them?

Most foraged items are best sold raw with Botanist. Exceptions: Grapes → Wine (240g), Wild Plum → Jelly (210g), and Truffles → Truffle Oil (1,065g, or sell raw Iridium 1,250g if Botanist).

Foraging Profit Guide - Best Items by Season | Stardew Valley 1.6

⭐ Profession Choice: Botanist vs Gatherer

At Foraging Level 10, you choose between Botanist (Iridium quality) or Tracker. Here's the math:

RECOMMENDED

Gatherer → Botanist Path

Level 5: Gatherer (+20% double harvest chance)

Level 10: Botanist (All forage = Iridium quality)

Combined Multiplier: 2.4x base value!

1.2 (Gatherer avg) × 2 (Iridium) = 2.4x

ALTERNATIVE

Forester → Lumberjack Path

Level 5: Forester (+25% wood from trees)

Level 10: Lumberjack (Hardwood from trees)

Only if you need massive wood/hardwood

No profit bonus on foraged items

🐷 Truffle Bonus!

625g

Base Truffle

1,250g

Iridium (Botanist)

~1,500g

Avg with Gatherer

Pro Tip: With Botanist, selling raw Iridium Truffles (1,250g) beats Truffle Oil (1,065g)! Only make Oil if you don't have Botanist or want Artisan bonus (1,491g Oil).

🌸 Spring Foraging

Item	Base	Iridium	Location	Notes
Morel	150g	300g	Secret Woods	Best spring forage
Leek	60g	120g	Everywhere	George loves it
Spring Onion	8g	16g	Cindersap Forest	Low value, respawns
Wild Horseradish	50g	100g	Everywhere	Bundle item
Dandelion	40g	80g	Everywhere	Bundle item
Salmonberry	5g	10g	Bushes (Days 15-18)	Mass quantity, energy food

🌸 Spring Strategy

•Days 1-14: Forage everything. Sell Leeks/Dandelions, save bundle items.
•Days 15-18: Salmonberry bushes. Pick 100+ for energy food.
•Secret Woods: Check daily for Morels (150g) - best spring item!

☀️ Summer Foraging

Item	Base	Iridium	Location	Notes
Rainbow Shell	300g	600g	Beach (random)	Rare, check daily!
Fiddlehead Fern	90g	180g	Secret Woods only	Bundle item
Grape	80g	160g	Everywhere	Wine = 240g
Spice Berry	80g	160g	Everywhere	Bundle item
Sweet Pea	50g	100g	Everywhere	Bundle item
Red Mushroom	75g	150g	Secret Woods	Life Elixir ingredient

☀️ Summer Strategy

•Beach daily: Check for Rainbow Shell (300g!) - rare but valuable.
•Secret Woods: Fiddlehead Fern for bundle (only spawns here in Summer).
•Grapes: Sell raw or keg into Wine (240g) if you have capacity.

🍂 Fall Foraging

Item	Base	Iridium	Location	Notes
Purple Mushroom	250g	500g	Mines 80+, Mushroom Cave	Highest value mushroom
Chanterelle	160g	320g	Secret Woods	Best common fall forage
Hazelnut	90g	180g	Everywhere	Bundle item
Wild Plum	80g	160g	Everywhere	Jelly = 210g
Common Mushroom	40g	80g	Secret Woods, Forest	Bundle item
Blackberry	25g	50g	Bushes (Days 8-11)	Bundle item, mass pick

🍂 Fall Strategy

•Mushroom Cave: If you chose it, harvest Purple Mushrooms (250g each!).
•Days 8-11: Blackberry bushes - mass pick for bundles and jelly.
•Secret Woods: Chanterelle (160g) - best common fall item.

❄️ Winter Foraging

Item	Base	Iridium	Location	Notes
Crystal Fruit	150g	300g	Everywhere	Bundle item, best winter
Nautilus Shell	120g	240g	Beach	Best winter beach item
Snow Yam	100g	200g	Dig spots (hoe)	Bundle item
Winter Root	70g	140g	Dig spots (hoe)	Bundle item
Crocus	60g	120g	Everywhere	Bundle item
Holly	80g	160g	Everywhere	Universal hate gift!

❄️ Winter Strategy

•Bring your Hoe: Snow Yam & Winter Root are dug up from artifact spots.
•Beach: Nautilus Shell (120g) spawns frequently in winter.
•⚠️ Holly: 80g but UNIVERSAL HATE gift - don't give to villagers!

🗺️ Efficient Foraging Routes

⚡ Quick Route (5 min)

For daily runs when you're short on time:

1Farm

2Bus Stop

3Backwoods

4Mountain

5Town → Beach → Home

🔄 Full Route (Max Forage)

For maximum collection when you have time:

1Farm → Secret Woods

2Cindersap Forest

3Beach

4Town

5Mountain → Railroad

6Quarry → Home

✅ DO

✓Choose Gatherer → Botanist for 2.4x profits
✓Check Secret Woods daily for high-value mushrooms
✓Save bundle items before selling duplicates
✓Mass pick Salmonberries/Blackberries for free energy food

❌ DON'T

✗Gift Holly to anyone - universal hate!
✗Skip the Beach - Rainbow Shells are worth 300-600g
✗Sell Truffles raw without Botanist - make Oil instead
✗Choose Forester path unless you need hardwood

📚 Related Guides

🌾 Most Profitable Crops

Compare to farming profits

🐄 Animal Profit Guide

Truffle farming strategy

📦 Community Center

Seasonal forage bundles

💰 Year 1 Money Guide

Early game foraging tips

🐟 Fish Pond Profits

Alternative passive income

🍷 Keg vs Jar

Processing wild items

Last updated: June 2025 • Verified for Stardew Valley 1.6

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