Stardew Valley: Best Fall Crops (2024)

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Fall Crop Tier List

Best Overall Fall Crop: Cranberry

Second-Best Fall Crop: Pumpkins

Best Rare Fall Crop: Broccoli

Most Valuable Fall Crop: Sweet Gem Berry

Fall Crop To Avoid: Sunflowers

How to Pick the Best Crop for Fall

All The Fall Crops

Thanks to Sweet Gem Berry, fall is the most lucrative farming season in Stardew Valley, with potential earnings exceeding 6,000 Gold. However, Sweet Gem Berry isn't the only top crop to harvest in fall. Several other options, which are easier to mass-produce, can surpass the profitability of this magical berry.

To help you decide which fruits or vegetables to farm in the fall, we’ve assembled a guide highlighting the best crops. You can choose the perfect fit for your farm using the fall crop tier list below or follow the guide for a step-by-step approach to selecting the ultimateharvest.

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Updated August 16, 2024, by Mohsen Baqery: The 1.6 update transformed Stardew Valley’s seasonal farming by introducing four new seeds, including a fall-exclusive option: Broccoli. While this new crop may not be as profitable as some of the previous options, it offers a refreshing change for seasoned players. With these updates, this guide has been revised to present the best and worst fall crops and to provide detailed information about farming broccoli for those new to this unique addition.

Fall Crop Tier List

The Best Of The Best In Terms Of Profit

Tier	Fall Crops
S	Cranberry, Grape
A	Sweet Gem Berry, Pumpkin
B	Broccoli, Fairy Rose

Tier List Criteria:

S: Crops that are easy to farm and yield considerable profit. (Cranberry and grape seeds are relatively cheap, increasing the profit margin.)
A: Crops that may not be easy to farm but are profitable. (Sweet Gem Berry is the most valuable fall crop. Pumpkin, on the other hand, is a profitable option for those seeking a reliable and sturdy crop.)
B: Exotic crops that are fun to harvest—and can be profitable as well. (Broccoli and Fairy Rose seeds are difficult to obtain. But both of them are interesting crops to have on the farm and can be sold for a reasonable profit.)

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Best Overall Fall Crop: Cranberry

A Crop That Ticks All The Boxes Evenly

Growth Cycle: 7 Days
Sales Price: 165g (Up to 821g When Dries)
Best Feature: Easy to Mass-Produce

Cranberries are among the top five most profitable crops. The profit margin for this berry is as high as 1,500g per year, while most other fall crops yield under 500g. What makes this crop a perfect fall harvest, however, is its ease of acquisition. You can buy a pack of Cranberry Seed for 240g from the General Store and use the Seed Maker to reproduce the seed on your farm.

Another money-making fall harvest is grapes. After the initial ten days, grapes regrow every three days, enabling you to double or triple the revenue. However, the best way to exploit grapes on your farm is by using them to create artisan goods. You can turn grapes into raisins with a Dehydrator and sell each pack for up to 840g—or you could make grape jam, selling each jar for up to 294g.

Second-Best Fall Crop: Pumpkins

Excellent Profitable Giant Option

Growth Cycle: 13 Days
Sales Price: Up to 704g
Best Feature: Can be giant

The second-best crop to grow during fall is Pumpkins . Pumpkins are extremely profitable, selling for 320 gold each at normal quality and 640 at iridium quality (704g if you're a Tiller). However, they take quite some time to grow. Pumpkins take a full 13 days to ripen without Speed-Gro, meaning players will only be able to sell 2 rounds of pumpkins during fall.

Still, they're very valuable in other ways as well. While they aren't edible, pumpkins are used in a number of recipes and Bundles at the Community Center. Additionally, pumpkins are loved by Abigail, Krobus, and Willy.

Best Rare Fall Crop: Broccoli

A Seed Found Only In The World As Loot

Growth Cycle: 8 Days
Sales Price: 40g
Best Feature: Multiple Harvests

Mass-producing broccoli in Stardew Valley isn’t the most profitable business. Despite the challenge of obtaining Broccoli seeds, Pelican Town residents show little interest in them, resulting in low sales prices. However, Broccoli remains a fun crop to harvest in the fall for two reasons: 1) it’s a new crop that adds an aesthetically pleasing touch to your farm, and 2) you can still earn decent money by selling pickled Broccoli.

For those wondering, no retailer offers Broccoli seeds. The only way to obtain them is by completing Raccoon Bundles or trading with the Raccoon’s Wife. (You will meet the Raccoon after “The Giant Stump” quest, which was added with the 1.6 update.)

Most Valuable Fall Crop: Sweet Gem Berry

The Crop That Brings In The Most Money

Growth Cycle: 24 Days
Sales Price: Up to 6,000g
Best Feature: High sales price

The Sweet Gem Berry grows during fall and is technically the most profitable crop in Stardew Valley. It grows from rare seeds purchased from the Traveling Cart, usually costing between 600-1,000g. After a player reaches level 9 of farming, they will acquire a seed maker, which produces a rare seed when a sweet gem berry is put in. Typically, only one seed is acquired at a time and sweet gem berries take a full 24 days to grow. Still, it sells for a minimum of 3,000 gold and a maximum of 6,000 gold, depending on quality.

Even though it is a high-valued item, when given to any NPC, they will look at it as a neutral gift. There is also a secret that is tagged onto this item. Spoilers are ahead for players who want to find secrets naturally in the game! When players unlock the secret woods, players can give Old Master Cannoli a sweet gem berry, and receive a starfruit in return.

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Fall Crop To Avoid: Sunflowers

A Flower Not Worth A Player's Time

Growth Cycle: 8 Days
Sales Price: Up to 176g
Best Feature: Can be used to produce oil

Out of all the crops provided for players, the least profitable and least valuable are the Sunflowers . If players are working on the Community Center, note that growing at least one sunflower is needed to complete the Dye Bundle on the Bulletin Board section.

However, other than that, it costs 200g to purchase the seeds, but only 80g when selling them. Their growth time is 8 days, which is not worth it for players to waste farmland space just to lose money.

How to Pick the Best Crop for Fall

Main Aspects To Consider For Farmers

To pick the best fall crop, consider the primary aspects of farming: seed acquisition, maintenance, growth cycle, and profit. Look for crops that are accessible, low-maintenance, quick to grow, and in demand. For experienced players, strawberries are the best choice. However, if you’ve just started farming, manageable crops like cranberries are recommended.

All The Fall Crops

Great Investment Plants

Crop	Seed Price	Grow Time	Sell Price
Sweet Gem Berries	1,000g	24 Days	3,000g	It’s the most profitable fall crop. The only downside is that it takes a long time to grow (almost all season). Sweet Gem Berry is in the Rare Crops bundle and can also yield red dye or the White Turban.
Cranberries	240g	7 Days Regrow Every 5	75g x2	It’s one of the fastest-growing fall crops. Cranberry also yields red dye and the dyable farmer pants.
Grape	60g	10 Days Regrow Every 3	80g	Great for a handful of recipes and, of course, necessary for wine production.
Pumpkin	100g	13 Days	20g	This versatile fall crop is used in many artisan goods, recipes, and bundles, such as the Fall Crops, Quality Crops, and even the Remixed Quality Crops bundle. Pumpkins also yield the button-down shirt and orange dye.
Artichoke	30g	8 Days	160g	This crop is unavailable in the first year. Once it unlocks, you can either sell it as it is, use it to make a dyable button-down or cook the Artichoke Dip and Super Meal with it.

Good Plants For Gold

Crop	Seed Price	Grow Time	Sell Price
Beet	20g	6 Days	100g	It can be used to craft sugar or make a Vegetable Medley. You also need Beet to complete the Dye Bundle.
Amaranth	70g	7 Days	150g	It’s required for the Dye Bundle and can yield the dye purple. You can use it to create a dyed crop top or cook the Salmon Dinner as well.
Eggplant	20g	5 Days Regrow Every 5	60g	Required in the Fall Crops and Quality Crops bundles. Eggplants can also yield purple dye and a dyeable button-down.
Yam	60g	10 Days	10g	Required for the Fall Crops and Quality Crops bundles, as well as the Autumn's Bounty and Glazed Yams.

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Decent Options

Crop	Seed Price	Grow Time	Sell Price
Corn	150g	14 Days Regrow Every 4	50g	Grows in two seasons (fall and summer) and is required in the Fall Crops and Quality Crops bundles. Yields Tortillas and Oil.
Bok Choy	50g	4 Days	80g	Yields Super Meal and can be used to craft the dyable button-down shirt and the green dye.
Fairy Rose	200g	12 Days	290g	Can produce Fairy Rose Honey and is required in the Garden Bundle and the Fairy Dust recipe. You can also use it to craft a dyeable long dress.
Wheat	10g	4 Days	25g	Yields beer, hay, and wheat flour. Grows both in summer and fall and is required in the Fodder Bundle.

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