Fall Crops Guide
Fall is the final growing season before winter, and it features some of the most profitable crops in the game. Cranberries and pumpkins are the stars of fall farming, and the season also brings fairy roses for honey production. This guide covers every fall crop in extreme detail.
Fall Crop Overview
| Crop | Seed Cost | Sell Price | Growth Days | Regrowth | Total Harvests (Day 1) | Seed Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin | 100g | 320g | 13 | - | 2 | Pierre |
| Cranberry | 240g | 130g (x2) | 7 | 5 days | 4 | Pierre |
| Eggplant | 20g | 60g | 5 | 5 days | 5 | Pierre |
| Artichoke | 30g | 160g | 8 | - | 3 | Pierre (Year 2+) |
| Grape | 60g | 80g | 10 | 3 days | 5 | Pierre |
| Yam | 60g | 160g | 10 | - | 2 | Pierre (Year 2+) |
| Fairy Rose | 100g | 290g | 12 | - | 2 | Pierre |
| Corn (Fall) | 150g | 50g | 14 | 4 days | 5+ | Pierre (continues) |
| Wheat | 10g | 25g | 4 | - | 7 | Pierre |
| Bok Choy | 50g | 70g | 4 | - | 7 | Pierre |
| Turnip | 60g | 60g | 6 | - | 4 | Pierre |
| Spinach | 20g | 20g | 6 | - | 4 | Pierre (Year 2+) |
| Amaranth | 70g | 70g | 7 | - | 4 | Pierre |
Pumpkin
Pumpkins are the most profitable single-harvest fall crop and one of the most iconic items in Stardew Valley. They can also grow into giant crops.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 100g |
| Normal Sell | 320g |
| Silver Sell | 400g |
| Gold Sell | 480g |
| Iridium Sell | 640g |
| Growth Time | 13 days |
| Gold per Day | 16.92g |
| Farming XP | 38 per harvest |
| Giant Crop | Yes (3x3 pattern, ~1% chance/night) |
Best Uses
- Sell for excellent single-harvest profit
- Save gold-quality pumpkin for the Community Center Quality Crops Bundle
- Use in cooking: Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin Pie, Jack-O-Lantern
- Giant crops yield 15-21 pumpkins (worth 4,800-13,440g)
- Pumpkin is a loved gift for several villagers
Pumpkin Gold Per Day Analysis
| Scenario | Revenue | Net Profit | Gold/Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 harvest (Day 1 plant) | 320g | 220g | 16.92g |
| 2 harvests (Day 1 + Day 14 replant) | 640g | 440g | 16.92g |
| 2 harvests with Deluxe Speed-Gro | 640g | 440g | 22.00g |
| Giant crop (avg 18 pumpkins) | 5,760g | 5,660g | 435.38g |
Tips
Plant on Day 1 for a harvest on Day 14. A second planting on Day 14 will mature on Day 27, giving you just enough time for two harvests. Save at least one gold-quality pumpkin for the Quality Crop Bundle. Plant in 3x3 blocks for giant crop chances.
Cranberry
Cranberries are the most profitable fall crop overall when you account for multiple harvests. Each harvest yields 2 berries, and the plant regrows every 5 days.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 240g |
| Normal Sell | 130g per berry (2 per harvest = 260g) |
| Silver Sell | 162g per berry |
| Gold Sell | 195g per berry |
| Iridium Sell | 260g per berry |
| Growth Time | 7 days, then regrows every 5 days |
| Total Harvests (Day 1) | Up to 4 |
| Farming XP | 10 per harvest (per berry) |
Cranberry Strategy
| Harvests | Total Berries | Total Revenue | Net Profit | Profit/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 260g | 20g | 2.86g |
| 3 | 6 | 780g | 540g | 38.57g |
| 6 | 12 | 1,560g | 1,320g | 47.14g |
Best Uses
- Sell for maximum fall profit (best total profit per seed)
- Process in preserves jars for cranberry jelly (290g base)
- Use in cooking: Cranberry Sauce
- Excellent for players who want steady income
Tips
With 4 harvests of 2 berries each, a single cranberry plant produces approximately 1,040g in berries, minus the 240g seed cost, for a net profit of 800g per plant. Cranberries are also excellent for making cranberry sauce in preserves jars (290g per jar). Plant on Day 1 for maximum harvests.
Eggplant
Eggplants are cheap to plant and produce multiple harvests throughout the season.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 20g |
| Normal Sell | 60g |
| Silver Sell | 75g |
| Gold Sell | 90g |
| Iridium Sell | 120g |
| Growth Time | 5 days, then regrows every 5 days |
| Total Harvests (Day 1) | Up to 5 |
| Farming XP | 10 per harvest |
Best Uses
- Sell for steady income (excellent return on investment at 20g seed cost)
- Use in cooking: Eggplant Parmesan, Autumnโs Bounty
- Low-risk crop for beginners
Artichoke
Artichoke is only available starting in Year 2 from Pierreโs General Store.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 30g |
| Normal Sell | 160g |
| Silver Sell | 200g |
| Gold Sell | 240g |
| Iridium Sell | 320g |
| Growth Time | 8 days |
| Gold per Day | 16.25g |
| Farming XP | 22 per harvest |
Best Uses
- Sell for excellent profit (very high gold per day for low seed cost)
- Use in cooking: Artichoke Dip, Super Meal
- One of the best Year 2+ fall crops
Grape
Grapes are a trellis crop (blocks movement) that regrows every 3 days. They are best used for wine production in kegs.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 60g |
| Normal Sell | 80g |
| Silver Sell | 100g |
| Gold Sell | 120g |
| Iridium Sell | 160g |
| Growth Time | 10 days, then regrows every 3 days |
| Total Harvests (Day 1) | Up to 5 |
| Wine Value | 240g (336g with Artisan) |
| Farming XP | 8 per harvest |
| Trellis | Yes (blocks movement) |
Best Uses
- Process into wine in kegs (240g base, 336g with Artisan)
- Process into jelly in preserves jars (160g)
- Plant along farm edges to avoid blocking pathways
Fairy Rose
Fairy roses are the most valuable flower for honey production. If you place a bee house near fairy roses, the resulting fairy rose honey sells for 680g (the most valuable honey in the game).
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 100g |
| Normal Sell | 290g |
| Silver Sell | 362g |
| Gold Sell | 435g |
| Iridium Sell | 580g |
| Growth Time | 12 days |
| Gold per Day | 15.83g |
| Fairy Rose Honey | 680g |
| Farming XP | 32 per harvest |
Best Uses
- Plant near bee houses for the most valuable honey (680g)
- Sell raw for good profit
- Fairy Rose Honey is a loved gift for almost every villager
- Save for Winter Star gift exchange
Yam
Yam is only available starting in Year 2 from Pierreโs General Store.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 60g |
| Normal Sell | 160g |
| Silver Sell | 200g |
| Gold Sell | 240g |
| Iridium Sell | 320g |
| Growth Time | 10 days |
| Gold per Day | 10.00g |
| Farming XP | 22 per harvest |
Best Uses
- Sell for solid profit
- Use in cooking: Yam Stir Fry, Root Vegetable Platter
- Good mid-fall crop
Fall Foraging Items
| Item | Sell Price | Energy Restored | Health Restored | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Mushroom | 40g | 19 | 9 | Forest (secret woods), Farm |
| Wild Plum | 80g | 25 | 8 | Forest, Backwoods |
| Hazelnut | 90g | 25 | 8 | Forest, Farm |
| Blackberry | 20g | 12 | 5 | Bushes (Fall 8-11) |
| Chanterelle | 40g | 19 | 9 | Forest |
| Purple Mushroom | 160g | 38 | 17 | Farm (if mushroom cave) |
| Magma Cap | 40g | 19 | 9 | Farm (if mushroom cave) |
Fall forage items respawn daily. The Community Center Fall Foraging Bundle requires Common Mushroom, Wild Plum, Hazelnut, and Blackberry.
Giant Crop Chances
Fall offers one giant crop opportunity: the pumpkin. Plant pumpkins in 3x3 blocks for a ~1% chance per night of forming a giant crop. Giant pumpkins yield 15-21 pumpkins when harvested.
Recommended Fall Schedule
| Day | Action |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Plant pumpkins, cranberries, and fairy roses |
| Day 5 | Plant eggplants for quick first harvest |
| Day 7 | First cranberry harvest |
| Day 8-11 | Blackberry foraging from bushes |
| Day 10 | First eggplant harvest |
| Day 14 | First pumpkin harvest, replant for second crop |
| Day 17 | Second cranberry harvest |
| Day 20 | Third cranberry harvest, second eggplant harvest |
| Day 23 | Fourth cranberry harvest |
| Day 26 | Fifth cranberry harvest |
| Day 27 | Second pumpkin harvest |
| Day 28 | Final cranberry harvest, last day of season |
Fall Crop Profit Comparison (Full Season, Day 1 Plant)
| Crop | Seed Cost | Total Revenue | Net Profit | Best Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry (4 harvests x2) | 240g | 1,040g | 800g | Jelly: 2,320g |
| Pumpkin (2 harvests) | 200g | 640g | 440g | Wine: 1,792g (Artisan) |
| Artichoke (3 harvests) | 90g | 480g | 390g | Raw selling |
| Grape (5 harvests) | 60g | 400g | 340g | Wine: 1,680g (Artisan) |
| Yam (2 harvests) | 120g | 320g | 200g | Raw selling |
| Fairy Rose (2 harvests) | 200g | 580g | 380g | Honey: 1,360g |
| Eggplant (5 harvests) | 20g | 300g | 280g | Raw selling |
| Bok Choy (7 harvests) | 350g | 490g | 140g | Raw selling |
Fall Crop FAQ
How Many Cranberry Plants Should I Grow?
Grow as many cranberry plants as you can afford. At 240g per seed, they are expensive, but the return on investment is excellent. With 4 harvests of 2 berries each, each plant yields 800g net profit. If you plant 50 cranberry plants, you will earn 40,000g in profit by the end of fall.
When Should I Harvest Pumpkins?
Harvest pumpkins on Day 14 (if planted Day 1) and immediately replant for a second harvest on Day 27. With Deluxe Speed-Gro, you can plant on Day 1 and harvest on Day 11, then replant for a third harvest.
Is Fairy Rose Worth Growing?
Fairy roses are worth growing primarily for honey production. Place bee houses near fairy rose plants to produce Fairy Rose Honey (680g each), the most valuable honey in the game. Fairy Rose Honey is also a universal loved gift.
What About Artichoke and Yam?
Artichoke and Yam are only available in Year 2+. Artichoke has excellent gold per day (16.25g) for a low seed cost (30g). Yam is decent at 10g gold per day. Both are worth planting if available.
Should I Grow Grapes?
Grapes are a trellis crop (blocks movement) that is best processed into wine. Grape wine sells for 240g (336g with Artisan). While not as profitable as starfruit wine, grapes regrow every 3 days and provide steady wine production.
Fall Crop Tips for Year 1 vs Year 2+
Year 1 Strategy
| Week | Focus | Crops |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Pumpkins and cranberries | As many as affordable |
| Week 1 | Fairy roses (for honey) | Near bee houses |
| Week 1 | Eggplants | Cheap and reliable |
| Week 2-4 | Harvest and process | Wine, jelly, raw selling |
Year 2+ Strategy
| Week | Focus | Crops |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | All crops at once | Pumpkin, Cranberry, Artichoke, Yam, Fairy Rose |
| Week 1 | Grapes (for wine) | Maximum grape planting |
| Week 2-4 | Harvest and process | Maximum artisan production |
| End of fall | Save gold for winter | Stockpile for winter expenses |