Stardew Valley Crop Profit Calculator Guide

Welcome to the Stardew Valley Crop Profit Calculator guide! This page will help you understand how crop profits are calculated, the factors that influence them, and answer some frequently asked questions to maximize your farm's earnings.

How Crop Profit is Calculated

The basic formula for calculating crop profit per day is:

Profit Per Day = ( (Selling Price * Number of Harvests) - Seed Cost ) / Total Growth Days

Let's break down the components:

• Selling Price: The base price of the crop, which can be affected by quality (normal, silver, gold, iridium) and professions.
• Number of Harvests: How many times you can harvest the crop within a season. Some crops regrow after the initial harvest.
• Seed Cost: The price you pay for the seeds.
• Total Growth Days: The initial growth time plus any regrow time for subsequent harvests, all within the limits of a single season (28 days).

Example Calculation: Cauliflower

Let's calculate the profit for a Cauliflower in Spring, assuming no fertilizer, normal quality, and no professions:

• Seed Cost: 80g
• Selling Price (Normal Quality): 175g
• Initial Growth Time: 12 days
• Regrow Time: N/A (single harvest crop)
• Number of Harvests: 1
• Total Growth Days: 12 days

Calculation:

Profit Per Day = ( (175g * 1) - 80g ) / 12 days

Profit Per Day = ( 175g - 80g ) / 12 days

Profit Per Day = 95g / 12 days

Profit Per Day ≈ 7.92g

So, a normal quality Cauliflower yields approximately 7.92g profit per day.

Factors Affecting Profit

Several factors can significantly impact your crop profits:

• Crop Type: Different crops have varying growth times, selling prices, and regrow capabilities. Choose crops that align with your farming goals.
• Season: Crops are season-specific. Ensure you plant crops that thrive in the current season to maximize harvests.
• Farming Level & Quality: As your farming level increases, you have a higher chance of harvesting silver, gold, or iridium quality crops, which sell for more.
• Fertilizer: Fertilizers like Speed-Gro reduce growth time, allowing for more harvests. Quality Fertilizer increases the chance of higher quality crops.
• Artisan Goods: Processing crops into artisan goods (e.g., Wine from Grapes, Pickles from Vegetables) using Kegs or Preserves Jars can significantly increase their value.
• Professions: Certain farming professions (e.g., Tiller, Agriculturist, Artisan) provide bonuses to crop selling prices or growth speed.
• Seed Cost: Buying seeds from different vendors (Pierre's, JojaMart, Traveling Cart) can sometimes offer price variations.
• Watering: Daily watering is crucial for crop growth. Sprinklers can automate this, saving time and energy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is 'base profit'?

A: Base profit refers to the profit calculated using the normal quality selling price of a crop, without any profession bonuses or fertilizer effects.

Q: How does crop quality affect profit?

A: Higher quality crops (silver, gold, iridium) sell for a higher price than normal quality crops. This directly increases your profit per harvest.

Q: What are artisan goods and how do they relate to crop profit?

A: Artisan goods are processed versions of crops (e.g., wine, jelly, pickles). They typically sell for significantly more than the raw crops, making them a highly profitable way to utilize your harvest. The Artisan profession further boosts their selling price.

Q: Do professions impact crop profit?

A: Yes! The Tiller profession increases crop selling price by 10%, and the Artisan profession increases artisan good selling price by 40%. These can drastically improve your overall earnings.