How is this calculator ranking crops?
It ranks total profit and gold per day for your selected raw, Keg, or Jar route. Raw sales use crop quality and Tiller; eligible processed goods use the Artisan bonus. Seed and fertilizer costs are deducted.
Stardew Valley Crop Calculator
Stardew Valley Crop Calculator
Find the most profitable crop for your season, days left, seed access, and processing route.
Compare Stardew Valley crops by season, seed access, days left, gold per day, and processing route. Estimate crop profit under the stated assumptions before buying seeds.
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StardewProfit is a free Stardew Valley crop profit calculator for comparing gold per day by season, days left, regrow harvests, quality, and Tiller before you buy seeds. Adjust the inputs to compare planting and processing options under the stated assumptions.
- Best first inputs: season + days left (these filter out crops that cannot finish).
- Read gold/day first for short windows; check seed costs separately when available cash limits planting.
- Choose your processing route: compare raw sales, Kegs, or Jars, then check machine capacity separately.
Scenario answers
What to plant — by farm situation
Use these starting points for common farming decisions. Open a preset to recalculate with your days left, or read the linked guide for the full route.
| Scenario | Direct answer | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 cash flow | Prioritize crops that finish fast and fund the next seed buy — then check gold/day with your real days left. | |
| 10 days left in season | Only plant crops that can mature before day 28. A high sticker price loses if the first harvest never lands. | |
| Ancient Fruit vs Starfruit | Established Ancient Fruit regrows weekly. Starfruit sells for more per fruit but needs replacement seeds; compare the same starting state and growing window. | |
| Keg vs Jar next step | Select Keg or Jar to compare estimated processed profit, then check processing times and available machines before choosing a route. | |
| Greenhouse engine | Treat the greenhouse as a permanent gold engine: lock a crop plan with the calculator, then confirm tile/sprinkler layout separately. |
- Choose season, seed access, and days left
- Compare crop margin and gold per day
- Plan raw sales, Kegs, Jars, or Greenhouse
Start with your current season, seed access, and days left, then use the next-step cards below when you are ready to plan crops, processing, or greenhouse layouts.
- • Gold per day
- • Harvest counts and modeled costs
- • Best crop by season
- • Keg, jar, and greenhouse next steps
After the calculation
Best Crops by Season
Use the Year 1 season plan to pick the safest Spring, Summer, and Fall crops after you check raw profit.
Keg vs Preserves Jar
See which crops should go into Kegs, which belong in Jars, and why Cranberries are usually not a priority keg crop.
Greenhouse Profit Planner
Move from crop math to a 116-tile greenhouse plan with sprinkler placement, fruit tree space, and year-round profit picks.
How the calculator works
What the profit model includes — and what it does not
Inputs that matter most
Season, seed access, days left, seed cost, growth time, regrow timing, quality, and whether Tiller or Artisan changes the comparison.
What the score means
Gold/day divides modeled margin by the growing window. It does not simulate your cash balance or the date a shipping-bin payment arrives.
Known limits
Keg and Jar estimates assume all harvests are eventually processed. Machine capacity, processing delays, cask aging, and greenhouse layouts are not modeled.
Example: a crop with a higher sticker price can still lose if it cannot finish before the season ends. If you want processing math next, compare this with the Keg vs Preserves Jar guide or the Greenhouse Profit Planner.
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Related Guides
Turn one crop profit calculation into a better farm plan
Once you know the best crop, use one of these guides to choose the right seasonal route, artisan processing path, or greenhouse setup.
Best Crops by Season
Use a quick Spring to Fall route when you want a simple crop plan after checking exact numbers.
Keg vs Preserves Jar
Decide which crops deserve Kegs, which belong in Jars, and why Cranberries are usually a Jar call.
Greenhouse Profit Planner
Turn raw crop math into a 116-tile greenhouse layout with sprinkler and crop guidance.
FAQ
View Full Spring Tier List Guide
Ancient Fruit vs Starfruit — which is more profitable?
Established Ancient Fruit regrows every 7 days; a new plant takes 28 days to its first fruit. Starfruit takes 13 days and uses a 400g Oasis seed reference. Compare the same starting state and growing horizon, then check available machines.
Does this include artisan processing profit?
Yes. Select Keg or Jar under Processing to rank compatible crops by estimated processed profit. Estimates assume all harvests are eventually processed; machine capacity, processing delays, and cask aging are not modeled.
Can I use this for Year 1 Spring planning?
Yes. Choose the Year 1 Pierre seed filter, Normal quality and Tiller Off. Check shop-closure warnings and your seed cash; availability and cash flow are not fully simulated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I compare with this free crop calculator?
StardewProfit's crop calculator compares gold per day by season, days left, regrow harvests, quality, and Tiller so you can pick the best crop before buying seeds. It is free, browser-based, and built for Year 1, late-season, and greenhouse decisions.
What does this Stardew crop calculator optimize?
It ranks crops by estimated profit and gold per day for the selected raw, Keg, or Jar route. It deducts seed and fertilizer costs but does not simulate machine capacity or processing delays.
Why does the best crop change when I change days left?
Some crops need more days before the first harvest, while regrow crops need enough time to pay off. Changing days left can make a slower high-profit crop worse than a faster crop.
Should I turn Tiller on?
Turn Tiller on only if your farmer already has the Tiller profession. Leave it off for early-game or neutral comparisons.
Ancient Fruit vs Starfruit — which is more profitable?
A new Ancient Fruit planting takes 28 growing days before its first harvest, then regrows every 7 days. Starfruit takes 13 growing days and a reference replacement seed costs 400g. Compare the same growing window and starting state. The calculator starts with new plantings; established Ancient Fruit needs a separate harvest schedule.
Does this simulate my seed budget?
No. Results are per tile and assume you can pay for immediate replants. Compare seed cost with available cash; the tool does not simulate a budget, shipping payments or break-even dates.
Does this include kegs, jars, or wine?
Yes. Select Keg or Jar under Processing to rank compatible crops by estimated processed profit. Artisan adds 40% to eligible processed sale prices, but not coffee. Estimates assume all harvests are eventually processed; machine capacity, processing delays, and cask aging are not modeled.
What should I enter first?
Start with season and days left. Those two inputs decide which crops can still finish before the season ends.