What is the most profitable crop in Stardew Valley?

Starfruit Wine (2,250g base, 3,150g with Artisan) is the most profitable processed crop. For raw selling, Pumpkin (320g) and Cranberries (75g × 2 per harvest) offer the best returns by season.

How do you calculate gold per day for crops?

Gold Per Day = (Sell Price - Seed Cost) ÷ Growth Days. For regrowable crops, factor in all harvests across the season.

Is Strawberry or Cauliflower better in Spring?

Strawberry is better (~21g/day) but only available at the Egg Festival on Day 13. Cauliflower (7.9g/day) is the best crop available from Day 1.

What are the best crops for Year 1?

Year 1: Potatoes → Strawberries (Spring), Blueberries (Summer), Cranberries (Fall). These crops offer great returns without needing Oasis access or Year 2+ seeds.

Should I use Tiller or Artisan profession for crops?

Artisan (+40% on processed goods) is generally superior for endgame profits. Wine, Juice, Jelly, and Pickles all benefit. Tiller (+10% on raw crops) is only better if you sell raw exclusively.

Most Profitable Crops Stardew Valley 1.6.15

Understanding Crop Profitability

Raw sell price is just one factor. To truly compare crops, you need to calculate gold per day:

PROFIT FORMULA

Gold/Day = (Sell Price - Seed Cost) ÷ Growth Days

For regrowable crops (Strawberry, Blueberry, Cranberry), factor in all harvests across the season. For processed goods, include the Keg/Jar processing time. See our Keg vs Jar guide for processing calculations.

🌸 Spring Crops Ranked (28 Days)

Crop	Sell Price	Seed Cost	Growth	Gold/Day	Notes
Strawberry	120g	100g	8d (regrows 4d)	~21g/day	Egg Festival only. 5 harvests if planted Day 1
Rhubarb	220g	100g	13d	9.2g/day	Oasis only. Wine = 660g (94g/day after Keg time)
Cauliflower	175g	80g	12d	7.9g/day	Can become Giant Crop (x2 yield)
Coffee Bean	15g (×4)	2,500g	10d (regrows 2d)	~24g/day	Traveling Cart. Makes Coffee (Speed +1)
Potato	80g	50g	6d	5g/day	25% extra harvest chance. Good early game.
Kale	110g	70g	6d	6.7g/day	Solid mid-tier choice

💡 Spring Strategy

Days 1-12: Plant Potatoes or Kale for quick returns.
Day 13: Buy Strawberry seeds at Egg Festival (100g each).
Pro Tip: Save some Strawberries for the Seed Maker to get free seeds for Year 2!

☀️ Summer Crops Ranked (28 Days)

Crop	Sell Price	Seed Cost	Growth	Gold/Day	Notes
Starfruit	750g	400g	13d	26.9g/day	Oasis. Wine = 2,250g (best in game)
Blueberry	50g × 3	80g	13d (regrows 4d)	~22g/day	4 harvests. Easy to grow, no Oasis needed.
Red Cabbage	260g	100g	9d	17.8g/day	Year 2+ only. Great profit.
Melon	250g	80g	12d	14.2g/day	Giant Crop possible
Hops	25g	60g	11d (regrows 1d)	See notes	Pale Ale = 300g in 1.5 days. Best Keg crop!

⚠️ Hops Warning

Hops are the highest gold-per-day when Kegged (Pale Ale = 200g/day per Keg), but they require DAILY harvesting and lots of Kegs. One Hops plant produces 17 Hops per Summer = 25.5 days of Keg time needed.

💡 Summer Strategy

Year 1: Blueberries are your best friend. Plant on Day 1 for 4 harvests.
Year 2+: Unlock the Bus (42,500g) → Starfruit from Oasis.
Endgame: Fill your Greenhouse with Starfruit or Ancient Fruit.

🍂 Fall Crops Ranked (28 Days)

Crop	Sell Price	Seed Cost	Growth	Gold/Day	Notes
Pumpkin	320g	100g	13d	16.9g/day	Giant Crop possible. Top raw seller.
Cranberries	75g × 2	240g	7d (regrows 5d)	~16.5g/day	5 harvests. Great for raw selling and Jars.
Grape	80g	60g	10d (regrows 3d)	~12g/day	Wine = 240g. Trellis crop.
Artichoke	160g	30g	8d	16.3g/day	Year 2+ only. Underrated!
Amaranth	150g	70g	7d	11.4g/day	Good mid-tier option
Sweet Gem Berry	3,000g	1,000g	24d	83.3g/day	Rare Seed from Traveling Cart. Cannot process.

💡 Fall Strategy

Giant Crops: Plant Pumpkins in 3x3 grids for a chance at Giant Crops (double yield).
Rare Seeds: Watch the Traveling Cart every Friday & Sunday. Sweet Gem Berry = 3,000g!
Cranberries: 5 harvests per season make them reliable for raw selling.

💼 Profession Impact

Your Level 10 Farming profession choice significantly affects which crops are "best":

🌿 Tiller (+10% Crops)

Applies to raw crops only. Best when selling without processing.

Starfruit:750g → 825g

Pumpkin:320g → 352g

Cauliflower:175g → 192g

⭐ Artisan (+40% Goods)

Applies to Wine, Juice, Jelly, Pickles. The endgame multiplier.

Starfruit Wine:2,250g → 3,150g

Ancient Fruit Wine:1,650g → 2,310g

Pale Ale:300g → 420g

📊 Verdict: Artisan wins for most players

If you process any crops through Kegs or Jars, Artisan's +40% bonus far outweighs Tiller's +10%. The only exception: if you exclusively sell raw crops without any processing.