Best Summer Crops in Stardew Valley
Summer is when profits really take off. Multi-harvest crops like Blueberries and processed crops like Starfruit Wine make Summer the most profitable season in Stardew Valley.
Top Summer Crops for Profit
⭐ Starfruit — ~26g/day
The highest value Summer crop. Seeds cost 400g from the Oasis and sell for 750g. With a Keg, Starfruit Wine sells for 2250g — the best processed crop in the game.
🫐 Blueberry — ~20g/day
The best Summer crop without kegs. Multi-harvest: produces 3 blueberries every 4 days after the first harvest. Low seed cost (80g) makes it great for beginners.
🍈 Melon — ~14g/day
A solid mid-tier Summer crop. Can become a Giant Crop if planted in a 3x3 grid. Good for players who want a reliable single-harvest option.
🍺 Hops — best with kegs
Hops harvest daily after the first 11 days. Raw value is low (25g) but Pale Ale in a Keg sells for 300g. Only grow Hops if you have plenty of Kegs.
Summer Crops Profit Table
| Crop | Seed Cost | Sell Price | Days | Gold/Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starfruit | 400g | 750g | 13 | ~26g | Best with kegs (2250g wine) |
| Blueberry | 80g | 150g x3 | 13 | ~20g | Multi-harvest every 4 days |
| Melon | 80g | 250g | 12 | ~14g | Can become Giant Crop |
| Hops | 60g | 25g | 11 | low raw | Pale Ale in keg = 300g |
Summer Farming Strategy
- 🫐 No kegs? Go full Blueberry — low risk, good returns all Summer.
- ⭐ Have kegs? Prioritize Starfruit for maximum Wine income.
- 🍺 Hops fill Kegs daily — great if you have 50+ Kegs set up.
- 🌱 Plant on Day 1 for maximum harvests before Fall.
- 💡 Save Starfruit Seeds with the Seed Maker to reduce Year 2 costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most profitable Summer crop?
Starfruit is the most profitable Summer crop if you have kegs — Starfruit Wine sells for 2250g. Without kegs, Blueberry is the better choice due to its multi-harvest nature and lower seed cost.
How many harvests does Blueberry give?
Blueberry takes 13 days for the first harvest, then produces 3 blueberries every 4 days after that. Over a full Summer season you can get 4-5 harvests from one plant.
Is Hops worth growing without a keg?
No. Raw Hops sell for only 25g each. Hops are only profitable when processed into Pale Ale in a Keg (300g). Without kegs, grow Blueberries instead.
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