Strawberry vs Blueberry vs Cranberries
These three multi-harvest crops provide repeat harvests in their respective seasons. The best pick depends on timing and capital, not only raw sell price. This comparison focuses on what works in real farm progression.
Season and Harvest Comparison
| Crop | Season | Seed Price | Base Sell | Full-Season Pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry | Spring | 100g | 120g each | Plant Day 1: 5 harvests (Year 2 or seeded stock) | Year 1 seeds are sold at Egg Festival on Spring 13 |
| Blueberry | Summer | 80g | 50g each | Plant Day 1: 4 harvests, at least 3 berries each | Very strong low-effort summer volume crop |
| Cranberries | Fall | 240g | 75g each | Plant Day 1: 5 harvests, at least 2 berries each | Large total output and strong processing potential |
Practical Decision Framework
- Summer Day 1 Blueberries first pay at harvest on Day 14. Budget cash for that waiting period.
- Preparing for long Fall processing chains: Cranberries are a strong volume source.
- Planning Year 2 optimization: build Strawberry seed stock for Spring Day 1 planting.
- Machine-limited farm: compare crop volume against your keg and jar capacity each week.
One-tile normal-quality seed margins
For Day 1 planting, daily watering, no boosts or professions, and no random extras, Strawberry gives 5 × 120 − 100 = 500g after the seed reference, Blueberry gives 4 × 3 × 50 − 80 = 520g, and Cranberries give 5 × 2 × 75 − 240 = 510g. These crops belong to different seasons. Year 1 festival Strawberries planted on Spring 13 instead give 2 × 120 − 100 = 140g. Sources Strawberry, Blueberry and Cranberries.
FAQ
Which of the three is best for Year 1?
Choose by the active season, planting date and cash. Day 1 Blueberries give at least 520g seed margin per tile, Day 1 Cranberries 510g, and Year 1 festival Strawberries planted on Spring 13 give 140g. All figures use normal raw sales, no boosts or professions, and guaranteed produce.
Are Cranberries better than Blueberries?
Both are strong. Cranberries have high Fall volume and pair well with artisan processing, while Blueberries are cheaper to start and excellent for Summer cash flow.
When do Strawberries become very strong?
Strawberries become much stronger when you can plant from Spring Day 1, usually in Year 2 after building a seed stock through saved seeds or Seed Maker expansion.