Welcome, farmer! Use the Stardew Valley Crop Profit Calculator to determine the most profitable crops for each season, helping you maximize your gold output per tile and make smart investment decisions.
Stardew Valley Crop Profit Calculator
Enter your crop data and click ‘Calculate Profit’ to see the steps.
Stardew Valley Crop Profit Formula
Net Profit Per Tile = (Total Harvests Per Season $\times$ Base Sale Price $\times$ Average Yield) – Seed Cost
Total Harvests Per Season = $1 + \text{Floor} ((\text{Season Days} – \text{Initial Growth Days}) / \text{Regrowth Days})$
Variables Explained
- Seed Cost (G): The cost to purchase one seed from Pierre’s, JojaMart, or the Traveling Cart.
- Base Sale Price (G): The gold value of a normal (non-quality) crop. This calculator assumes you do not use the Tiller profession or sell high-quality crops.
- Initial Growth Days: The number of days it takes for the seed to reach the first harvest.
- Regrowth Days: The number of days between subsequent harvests for continuous crops (0 means it’s a one-time harvest).
- Average Yield (Items/Tile): The typical number of items you get per harvest (e.g., 1.0 for Cauliflower, 1.5 for Potato due to probability).
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What is the Stardew Valley Crop Profit Calculator?
The Stardew Valley Crop Profit Calculator is an essential tool for maximizing gold income on your farm. Stardew Valley operates on a seasonal cycle (28 days per season), and knowing which crops yield the highest return in that limited time frame is crucial for early game progression and long-term financial stability.
This calculator simplifies the complex variables—like initial growth time, regrowth cycle, and average yield—into a single, easy-to-read metric: Net Profit Per Tile. This allows players to compare high-value, one-time crops (like Pumpkins) against continuous-yield crops (like Blueberries) on an even playing field, ensuring every valuable farm tile is used efficiently.
How to Calculate Crop Profit (Example)
Let’s use a Starfruit (Summer Crop) as an example:
- Gather Data: Seed Cost = 400G; Base Sale Price = 750G; Initial Growth Days = 13; Regrowth Days = 0; Average Yield = 1.0.
- Calculate Total Harvests: Since it’s a one-time crop, Total Harvests = 1. (Formula check: $\text{Floor}((28 – 13) / 0) + 1$ is $\text{Floor}(15/\text{Invalid})$ which is handled by setting harvests to 1 when Regrowth Days is 0).
- Calculate Gross Revenue: $1 \times 750 \text{G} \times 1.0 = 750 \text{G}$.
- Calculate Net Profit: $750 \text{G} – 400 \text{G} \text{ (Seed Cost)} = 350 \text{G}$.
- Conclusion: Starfruit yields a Net Profit of 350G per tile per season.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the best crop for profit in Stardew Valley?
The best crop often depends on the season, but high-value, recurring crops like Blueberries (Summer), Cranberries (Fall), and ancient fruit (Year-Round in Greenhouse) are typically the most profitable when considering the limited time per season.
Does the Tiller Profession affect this calculator?
Yes. If you have the Tiller profession, your crops sell for 10% more. You should adjust the “Base Sale Price (G)” input to be 110% of the actual base price for an accurate calculation.
How does fertilizer affect the calculation?
Fertilizer affects the chance of yielding higher quality (Silver/Gold/Iridium) crops, which sell for more. To use this calculator, you should input the weighted average sale price including the quality bonus if you know your average quality distribution.
Why is the average yield important?
Crops like Potatoes and Blueberries yield multiple items per harvest, which dramatically increases the final profit. The average yield factors this random bonus into the equation, providing a realistic estimate.