Timing Decision Guide
Is It Too Late to Plant Strawberries on Spring 13?
This is one of the highest-friction Stardew questions because one day of timing can change total harvest count.
Spring Day 13 means daysLeft = 16 using daysLeft = 28 - (dayOfMonth - 1).
Run the exact scenario in the calculator: /calculator?season=spring&daysLeft=16.
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Quick Verdict
- No Speed-Gro baseline: still worth planting on Day 13 in most runs, but usually for 2 harvests.
- With Speed-Gro: timing may fit a third harvest, depending on watering consistency and exact growth assumptions.
- If uncertain: compare strawberry vs potato/kale fallback at the same
daysLeft=16in the calculator.
Scenario Table (From Spring Day 13)
Estimated outcomes for discussion and prioritization. Validate with your own quality/profession settings in the calculator.
| Plan | Growth Cycle | Est. Harvests | Est. Gold/Day | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry (No Speed-Gro) | 8d + regrow 4d | 2 | ~8.75 | Typical Day 13 baseline outcome. |
| Strawberry (Basic Speed-Gro) | 7d + regrow 4d | 3 | ~16.25 | Edge case where timing can fit a third harvest. |
| Potato fallback | 6d | 2 | ~10.00 | Stable fallback when strawberry timing feels risky. |
| Kale fallback | 6d | 2 | ~8.00 | Simple cycle, fewer surprises in late Spring. |
FAQ
Is it too late to plant strawberries on Spring Day 13?
Usually no under baseline assumptions. Planting strawberries on Spring Day 13 is commonly still viable for two harvests.
How many harvests can I get if I plant strawberries on Spring Day 13?
Without Speed-Gro, most setups land on two harvests; with Speed-Gro, some setups can reach a third harvest. The calculator baseline currently assumes no Speed-Gro unless enabled in advanced settings.
What should I plant with 16 days left in Spring if I skip strawberries?
Use reliable alternatives like potato or kale when you want lower timing risk while keeping a strong late-Spring profit profile.
Next Read
- For other late-season choices, see: Best Spring Crops With 10 Days Left
- Need the next day-threshold scenario? Read: Stardew Valley Spring Day 15: what can I still plant for profit?
- For the shortest late-season setup, read: Stardew Valley: best crops with 7 days left before season switch
Assumptions (Methodology)
- Day 0 means you plant today with seeds already in inventory.
- Season length is 28 days and day conversion is fixed.
- Day-to-daysLeft conversion:
daysLeft = 28 - (dayOfMonth - 1). - Default analysis assumes no Speed-Gro unless explicitly toggled in advanced settings.