Spring Crops Guide
Spring is your first season on the farm and sets the foundation for the rest of the year. This guide covers every spring crop in extreme detail, including seed sources, growth stages, selling prices at all quality levels, best uses, and optimal planting strategies.
Spring Crop Overview
| Crop | Seed Cost | Sell Price | Growth Days | Regrowth | Total Harvests (Day 1) | Seed Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsnip | 20g | 35g | 4 | - | 7 | Pierre (Spring 1) |
| Potato | 50g | 80g | 6 | - | 4 | Pierre |
| Cauliflower | 80g | 175g | 12 | - | 2 | Pierre |
| Green Bean | 60g | 40g | 10 | 3 days | 5 | Pierre |
| Kale | 70g | 110g | 6 | - | 4 | Pierre (Year 2+) |
| Rhubarb | 100g | 220g | 13 | - | 2 | Oasis (Year 2+) |
| Strawberry | 100g | 120g | 8 | 4 days | 6 | Egg Festival (Day 13) |
Parsnip
Parsnips are your first crop and the only one available on Spring 1. Lewis sends you 15 parsnip seeds in the mail. While not highly profitable, they are essential for early farming XP and a small amount of starting gold.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 20g |
| Normal Sell | 35g |
| Silver Sell | 43g |
| Gold Sell | 53g |
| Iridium Sell | 70g |
| Growth Time | 4 days |
| Gold per Day | 3.75g |
| Farming XP | 8 per harvest |
Growth Stages
| Stage | Days | Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds | Day 0 | Just planted |
| Sprout | Day 1 | Small green sprout |
| Small | Day 2 | Larger sprout |
| Medium | Day 3 | Nearly mature |
| Harvestable | Day 4 | Full parsnip visible |
Best Uses
- Sell for early gold (525g for 15 parsnips)
- Eat for 25 energy restoration
- Save one gold-quality parsnip for the Community Center Quality Crops Bundle
Tips
Plant all 15 seeds on Day 1 and harvest on Day 5. Sell the harvest for approximately 525g, which funds your next round of crops. Parsnips can also be used in the Farmerโs Lunch recipe (+100 energy, +45 health).
Potato
Potatoes are a solid early-spring investment. They have a chance to yield extra potatoes (approximately 10% chance per harvest), making their actual profit higher than the base numbers suggest.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 50g |
| Normal Sell | 80g |
| Silver Sell | 100g |
| Gold Sell | 120g |
| Iridium Sell | 160g |
| Growth Time | 6 days |
| Gold per Day | 5.00g (higher with bonus potatoes) |
| Farming XP | 9 per harvest |
| Bonus Yield | ~10% chance for extra potato |
Best Uses
- Sell for profit (especially with bonus potatoes)
- Use in cooking: Hashbrowns, Farmerโs Lunch, Mashed Potatoes, Potato Soup
- Save a gold-quality potato for the Community Center Quality Crops Bundle
Tips
Plant potatoes on Day 5 after harvesting parsnips. With the 10% bonus potato chance, your actual profit per potato is closer to 88g per harvest, making gold per day approximately 6.33g. This makes potatoes one of the best early-game investments.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is the most profitable single-harvest spring crop available from Pierre. It is also one of the crops that can grow into a giant crop when planted in a 3x3 pattern.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 80g |
| Normal Sell | 175g |
| Silver Sell | 218g |
| Gold Sell | 262g |
| Iridium Sell | 350g |
| Growth Time | 12 days |
| Gold per Day | 7.92g |
| Farming XP | 23 per harvest |
| Giant Crop | Yes (3x3 pattern, ~1% chance/night) |
Best Uses
- Sell for maximum single-harvest profit
- Save gold-quality for the Quality Crops Bundle
- Use in cooking: Stir Fry, Mega Meal
- Giant crops yield 15-21 cauliflowers (worth 2,625-3,675g)
Tips
If planted on Day 1, cauliflower will be ready on Day 13. You can plant a second round on Day 13 that harvests on Day 25, leaving 3 days of the season. Plant in 3x3 blocks for a chance at giant crops. Each giant crop yields an average of 18 cauliflowers worth 3,150g.
Green Bean
Green beans grow on a trellis, meaning you cannot walk through them once planted. They produce multiple harvests, making their total profit quite good despite the low per-harvest value.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 60g |
| Normal Sell | 40g |
| Silver Sell | 50g |
| Gold Sell | 60g |
| Iridium Sell | 80g |
| Growth Time | 10 days, then regrows every 3 days |
| Total Harvests (Day 1) | Up to 5 |
| Farming XP | 6 per harvest |
| Trellis | Yes (blocks movement) |
Best Uses
- Sell for steady multi-harvest income
- Use in cooking: Bean Hotpot, Stir Fry
- Plant along edges of farm plots to avoid blocking pathways
Tips
Plan your farm layout carefully with green beans. Since they grow on trellises, you cannot walk through them once they mature. Plant them in rows with walking paths between them. Total profit from 5 harvests is 200g - 60g = 140g per plant.
Strawberry
Strawberries are the most profitable spring crop overall, but there is a catch: you can only buy strawberry seeds at the Egg Festival on Spring 13. Buy as many as you can afford.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 100g |
| Normal Sell | 120g |
| Silver Sell | 150g |
| Gold Sell | 180g |
| Iridium Sell | 240g |
| Growth Time | 8 days, then regrows every 4 days |
| Total Harvests (Day 13) | Up to 3 |
| Farming XP | 10 per harvest |
| Seed Source | Egg Festival ONLY (Spring 13) |
Best Uses
- Sell for maximum spring profit
- Use in cooking: Strawberry Pie, Strawberry Wine, Strawberry Jelly
- Make Strawberry Wine in kegs (315g base, 441g with Artisan)
- Make Strawberry Jelly in preserves jars (290g)
Tips
With 3 harvests from a Day 13 planting, a single strawberry plant produces 360g worth of strawberries, netting 260g profit per plant. If you planted on Day 1 (only possible with saved seeds from Year 1), you get up to 6 harvests for 720g total, netting 620g per plant. Always buy as many seeds as possible at the Egg Festival.
Kale
Kale is only available starting in Year 2 from Pierreโs General Store.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 70g |
| Normal Sell | 110g |
| Silver Sell | 137g |
| Gold Sell | 165g |
| Iridium Sell | 220g |
| Growth Time | 6 days |
| Gold per Day | 6.67g |
| Farming XP | 12 per harvest |
Best Uses
- Sell for solid profit
- Use in cooking: Stir Fry, Mega Meal
- Good mid-spring crop after parsnip harvest
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is only available starting in Year 2 from the Oasis in the Calico Desert.
Detailed Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Cost | 100g |
| Normal Sell | 220g |
| Silver Sell | 275g |
| Gold Sell | 330g |
| Iridium Sell | 440g |
| Growth Time | 13 days |
| Gold per Day | 9.23g |
| Farming XP | 18 per harvest |
Best Uses
- Sell for excellent profit
- Use in cooking: Rhubarb Pie (valuable gift for several villagers)
- One of the best spring crops for Year 2+ players
Spring Foraging Items
In addition to crops, spring offers several forageable items that can be collected daily:
| Item | Sell Price | Energy Restored | Health Restored | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daffodil | 30g | 13 | 5 | Town, Forest |
| Leek | 60g | 25 | 8 | Forest, Backwoods |
| Dandelion | 40g | 25 | 8 | Town, Forest, Farm |
| Wild Horseradish | 50g | 33 | 13 | Forest, Backwoods |
Spring forage items respawn daily and are essential for the Community Center Spring Foraging Bundle (requires one of each). They also provide free energy restoration for farming activities.
Recommended Spring Planting Schedule
| Week | Action | Crops |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Day 1) | Plant free parsnips | 15 Parsnips |
| Week 1 (Day 5) | Harvest parsnips, replant | Potatoes + Cauliflower |
| Week 2 (Day 13) | Egg Festival - buy strawberries | Strawberries |
| Week 2 (Day 17) | First strawberry harvest | Strawberries |
| Week 3 (Day 21) | Second strawberry harvest | Strawberries |
| Week 3 (Day 25) | Second cauliflower harvest | Cauliflower (replant if desired) |
| Week 4 (Day 25) | Third strawberry harvest | Strawberries |
| Week 4 (Day 28) | Final strawberry harvest | Strawberries |
Spring Crop Profit Comparison (Full Season, Day 1 Plant)
| Crop | Seed Cost | Harvests | Total Revenue | Net Profit | Profit per Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry | 100g | 6 | 720g | 620g | 22.14g |
| Cauliflower | 80g | 2 | 350g | 270g | 10.38g |
| Green Bean | 60g | 5 | 200g | 140g | 5.00g |
| Potato | 50g | 4 | 320g+ | 220g+ | 8.46g+ |
| Kale | 70g | 4 | 440g | 340g | 13.08g |
| Rhubarb | 100g | 2 | 440g | 340g | 13.08g |
| Parsnip | 20g | 7 | 245g | 225g | 8.04g |
Spring Crop FAQ
Should I Plant Parsnips After the First Harvest?
Yes, if you have no other crops to plant. Parsnips have a short 4-day growth cycle, so you can get multiple harvests. However, potatoes and cauliflower are more profitable per day, so prioritize those once you can afford the seeds.
How Many Strawberry Seeds Should I Buy?
Buy as many as you can afford. Even if you spend all your gold on strawberry seeds, the return on investment is excellent. Each strawberry plant with 3 harvests yields 260g net profit. If you buy 20 seeds for 2,000g, you will earn 5,200g in profit by the end of spring.
Is It Worth Planting Green Beans?
Green beans have a low per-harvest value but produce 5 harvests over the season. Their total profit of 140g per plant is decent, but potatoes and cauliflower are generally more profitable. Plant green beans if you have extra gold and space after planting your main crops.
What About Kale and Rhubarb?
Kale and Rhubarb are only available in Year 2+. Kale has a good gold per day at 6.67g and is a solid mid-spring crop. Rhubarb is one of the best spring crops at 9.23g gold per day but requires desert access. Both are worth planting if available.
How Does the Bonus Potato Work?
Potatoes have approximately a 10% chance to yield an extra potato per harvest. This means that on average, each potato harvest yields 1.1 potatoes, making the effective sell price 88g per harvest instead of 80g. This increases gold per day from 5.00g to approximately 6.33g.
Spring Crop Tips for Year 1 vs Year 2+
Year 1 Strategy
| Week | Focus | Crops |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Parsnips (free seeds) | 15 Parsnips |
| Week 1-2 | Potatoes and cauliflower | As many as affordable |
| Week 2 | Strawberry Festival | Buy max strawberry seeds |
| Week 2-4 | Strawberry harvests | 3 harvests |
| End of spring | Save gold for summer | Starfruit seeds if possible |
Year 2+ Strategy
| Week | Focus | Crops |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | All crops at once | Parsnips, Potatoes, Cauliflower, Kale |
| Week 2 | Strawberries (saved seeds) | Plant Day 1 for 6 harvests |
| Week 1-4 | Rhubarb (if desert access) | 2 harvests |
| End of spring | Maximum profit | All crops harvested and sold |