Stardew Valley Values
Spreadsheet containing a season crop calculator for Stardew Valley, allowing users to input yellow values to calculate plots needed, total seeds needed, harvests, estimated profit, and more for various crops. Created by /u/Raynosaurus, version 1.1, with a note about a known issue regarding mature crops not displaying properly.
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Crops
In Stardew Valley, players can cultivate a variety of crops, each with specific requirements and profitability. For instance, Parsnip requires 20 plots and yields a total profit of 1,200 with an estimated cash return of 4,700. Green Beans, which also need 20 plots, can be harvested three times for a total profit of 1,200, while Cauliflower, needing the same number of plots, offers a higher profit of 1,900 but can only be harvested once. Potatoes, similarly, yield a profit of 1,800 over three harvests.
Tulips and Kale both require 20 plots and can be harvested three times, with profits of 600 and 2,400 respectively, while Garlic, needing 20 plots, can be harvested four times for a profit of 1,600. Rhubarb, which is available at the desert store, offers a profit of 2,400 but can only be harvested once. Strawberries, which unlock in Year 2, can be harvested three times for a significant profit of 5,200.
In the summer season, crops like Hops and Tomatoes require 20 plots, with Hops yielding a profit of 2,800 over eight harvests and Tomatoes providing a profit of 1,400 over two harvests. The Blueberry crop is particularly lucrative, offering a profit of 4,400 with two harvests. Corn, which can be harvested multiple times across seasons, yields a profit of 750 over six harvests.
Fall crops include Eggplant and Pumpkin, with Eggplant yielding a profit of 3,200 across five harvests and Pumpkin offering a profit of 4,400 but only harvested once. Amaranth and Cranberry both have their unique returns, with Cranberry providing a high profit of 3,990 across three harvests, while Amaranth yields 3,200 with two harvests.
Artisan Goods
Artisan goods in Stardew Valley provide various income opportunities from raw and processed crops. For example, processing Parsnips into Pickles can yield a daily income of 7.33 with a total seasonal revenue of 210, while the costs amount to 120, resulting in a return on investment (ROI) of 227.42%. Green Beans, when processed, can yield an income of 4.16 per day, leading to a seasonal revenue of 240 against costs of 60, which results in a remarkable ROI of 623.19%.
Cauliflower, processed into Pickles, can generate a seasonal revenue of 350 with costs of 160, while the ROI stands at 291.39%. Potatoes also have a good return, yielding a seasonal revenue of 400 with costs of 200, giving a ROI of 237.62%. Kale, on the other hand, offers a seasonal revenue of 440 with costs of 280, resulting in an ROI of 148.05%.
Hot Peppers can be particularly profitable, yielding a seasonal revenue of 320 against a cost of just 40, leading to an impressive ROI of 1207.30%. Similarly, Blueberries can generate a revenue of 960 with a cost of 80, resulting in an ROI of 1113.03%.
Bundles
The Bundles section of Stardew Valley outlines various collections required for rewards. For instance, the Spring Foraging Bundle includes Daffodil, Leek, Dandelion, and Wild Horseradish, while the Spring Crops Bundle requires Parsnip, Green Bean, Cauliflower, and Potato. Completing these bundles rewards players with items like Spring Seeds and Speed-Gro.
In the summer, players can gather Grape, Spice Berry, Sweet Pea, Tomato, and Blueberry for the Summer Foraging and Summer Crops Bundles, respectively. The Fall Foraging Bundle consists of Common Mushroom, Wild Plum, Hazelnut, and Blackberry, while the Fall Crops Bundle requires Corn, Eggplant, Pumpkin, and Yam.
The Winter Foraging Bundle includes Winter Root, Crystal Fruit, Snow Yam, and Crocus, with a reward of Winter Seeds. Additionally, the Pantry section requires quality crops, including Gold Parsnip, Gold Melon, Gold Pumpkin, and Gold Corn. Completing these bundles can unlock valuable rewards like a Bee House or a Quality Sprinkler.
Field Planning
Field planning is crucial for efficient crop management in Stardew Valley. The layout includes various fields, each with different types of sprinklers. For example, Field 1 has no sprinklers and 91 spaces available, while Field 2 has one Iridium Sprinkler, allowing for 333 spaces. Field 3, however, has limited availability with only 48 spaces.
The total available space across all fields is 554, which includes space for other seeds. Efficient planning can maximize crop yield and ensure players make the most of their farming endeavors.