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Seasons Guide

Each season in Stardew Valley lasts 28 days and brings unique crops, fish, forageables, and events. Planning ahead for seasonal transitions is key to maximizing your farm's productivity. Here you will find everything you need to know about each season.

The Four Seasons

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Spring

Days 1-28
  • Forage: Daffodil, Leek, Dandelion, Wild Horseradish
  • Crops: Parsnip, Potato, Cauliflower, Green Bean, Kale, Strawberry, Rhubarb
  • Fish: Eel, Flounder, Halibut, Shad, Catfish, Walleye
  • Festivals: Egg Festival (Day 13), Flower Dance (Day 24)
  • Key Activity: Plant strawberries from Egg Festival, start clearing farm
Spring Crops Guide →
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Summer

Days 1-28
  • Forage: Grape, Spice Berry, Sweet Pea
  • Crops: Melon, Blueberry, Tomato, Hot Pepper, Starfruit, Corn, Hops, Red Cabbage
  • Fish: Octopus, Red Snapper, Tuna, Pufferfish, Tilapia
  • Festivals: Luau (Day 11), Dance of the Moonlight Jellies (Day 28)
  • Key Activity: Plant blueberries and melons, catch rare fish
Summer Crops Guide →
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Fall

Days 1-28
  • Forage: Common Mushroom, Wild Plum, Hazelnut, Blackberry
  • Crops: Pumpkin, Cranberry, Eggplant, Artichoke, Grape, Yam, Fairy Rose
  • Fish: Salmon, Walleye, Albacore, Tiger Trout
  • Festivals: Stardew Valley Fair (Day 16), Spirit's Eve (Day 27)
  • Key Activity: Plant cranberries and pumpkins, prepare preserves
Fall Crops Guide →
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Winter

Days 1-28
  • Forage: Snow Yam, Winter Root, Crocus, Holly
  • Crops: Fiber Seeds (only crop that grows in winter)
  • Fish: Squid, Perch, Lingcod, Midnight Carp, Sea Cucumber
  • Festivals: Feast of the Winter Star (Day 25)
  • Key Activity: Upgrade tools, mine, fish, plan for spring
Winter Guide →

Seasonal Transitions

Important Rules

  • Crops that are out of season will die when the new season begins (overnight between Day 28 and Day 1).
  • Indoor growing areas (Greenhouse, Garden Pots) allow any-season planting.
  • Fiber Seeds and Winter Seeds can grow outdoors during winter.
  • Forage items respawn each day in their respective season.
  • Fish availability changes with the season; some fish are only available in specific seasons.
  • Grass will not grow during winter unless you use the indoor barn/coop.

Season Guides