Stardew Valley: Best Crops For The Garden Pot

Summary

• Garden Pots in Stardew Valley can grow any seasonal crop for year-round farming flexibility.
• Tea Bushes produce Tea Leaves for Green Tea or Pickled Tea Leaves, great for gifting and income.
• Sunflowers are renewable and great for gifting, crafting, and producing Oil in Garden Pots.

After unlocking the Greenhouse in Stardew Valley, players are treated to a visit from Evelyn

, who kindly shares the recipe for the Garden Pot

. Crafted with just 1 Clay

, 10 Stone

, and 1 Refined Quartz

, this humble item unlocks a world of farming possibilities.

Garden Pots can grow any seasonal crop when placed indoors or on Ginger Island, offering year-round flexibility for high-value or frequently needed produce. Whether stockpiling ingredients or optimizing space, Garden Pots are a game-changer for dedicated farmers. However, they have one exception to their versatility, as they cannot support Ancient Seeds

.

1

Tea Bush

Makes For An Easy Gifting Option

The Tea Bush is a low-maintenance, high-reward crop that thrives in Garden Pots. It’s grown from a Tea Sapling

, which players can craft after reaching a two-heart friendship with Caroline

. The recipe requires two Wild Seeds, five Fiber

, and five Wood

. Tea Saplings can also be purchased from the Traveling Cart for between 750 and 1,250g, or at the Desert Festival, where up to ten can be bought from Caroline’s shop for ten Calico Egg

each. Once planted, the sapling matures into a Tea Bush in twenty days and does not require watering, making it perfect for indoor use. When placed indoors, it can even produce during winter. Tea Leaves

are available for harvest each day from the 22nd to the 28th of every season.

Tea Leaves can be placed in a Keg

to make Green Tea

, which takes three in-game hours to produce and sells for 100g, or 140g with the Artisan Profession. It is loved by Caroline and Lewis

, and liked by most villagers except Jas and Vincent. Alternatively, placing Tea Leaves in a Preserves Jar

creates Pickled Tea Leaves, which sell for 150g. This item is loved by Harvey

and liked by most villagers except Leo, Jas, Maru, Sam, Sebastian, Shane, and Vincent.

2

Coffee Plant

Can Be Turned Into Coffee For Gifting Or Drinking

Coffee Bean

, the seeds for the Coffee Plant, are most commonly dropped by Dust Sprites in the mines, though the chance is just one percent. They can also appear in the Traveling Cart’s special stock during Fall and Winter for 2,500g, or during any season for prices ranging from 100 to 1,000g. Once planted, Coffee Beans take ten days to grow. After maturing, the plant produces new beans every two days, with a small two percent chance of yielding extra. While Coffee Plants typically only grow in Spring and Summer, placing them in a Garden Pot allows for year-round production, making it easy to maintain a steady supply.

Five Coffee Beans can be placed into a Keg

to brew Coffee

, a highly useful beverage that grants a speed boost. This makes it ideal for faster travel around the valley or deeper, more efficient mine runs. With the help of Garden Pots, players can enjoy an uninterrupted flow of Coffee no matter the season.

3

Strawberries

A Highly Useful And Profitable Crop

Strawberry

are one of the most profitable and versatile crops available, though acquiring the seeds requires some planning. Strawberry Seeds

can only be purchased during the Egg Festival at Pierre

’s stall for 100g each. They are also available during the Desert Festival from Maru

’s shop, costing five or six Calico Egg

on the first and third days. After planting, Strawberries take eight days to mature, then produce one fruit every four days. As a renewable crop, they continue to yield fruit throughout the growing season. When placed in a Garden Pot indoors or on Ginger Island, they can be grown year-round, providing a constant supply.

Strawberries are loved by Demetrius

and Maru, and are generally well-liked by others. With the Tiller profession, their base value increases by ten percent. They can be turned into Wine

, which sells for 360g, or up to 1,008g when aged and paired with the Artisan profession. Alternatively, Strawberry Jelly sells for 406g, and drying five strawberries in a Dehydrator

yields a single Dried Strawberry, which sells for an impressive 1,295g.

4

Starfruit

Great For Turning Into Wine

Starfruit

is one of the most valuable crops in Stardew Valley, second only to the Sweet Gem Berry

in terms of profit. Starfruit Seeds

are sold exclusively at the Oasis for 400g and take thirteen days to grow. Unlike many crops, Starfruit produces only one fruit per planting and does not regenerate. One free seed is also awarded by Gunther

after donating fifteen items to the museum.

With the Tiller profession, a single Starfruit can sell for up to 1,650g. Processing boosts its value even further – Starfruit Wine sells for 2,250g, or 6,300g when aged and paired with the Artisan profession. Starfruit Jelly brings in 2,170g, while drying five pieces in a Dehydrator

creates Dried Starfruit, which sells for a massive 7,910g. Though incredibly profitable, its lack of regrowth and singular use as a money-making crop places it lower on the list for Garden Pot practicality. However, it remains an excellent choice for players focused purely on maximizing income.

5

Hops

Made Into Pale Ale For Gifting And Quests

Hops

are a highly productive crop ideal for continuous harvesting and profitable artisan goods. Hops Starter

are available during Summer from Pierre

’s shop for 60g. The plant takes eleven days to mature, after which it produces fresh Hops daily, making it a reliable option for steady output. Hops are most valuable when processed in a Keg

to create Pale Ale

, which takes 37.5 in-game hours to brew. Pale Ale sells for 300g by default, and with the Artisan profession and full aging to Iridium quality, it can reach a sale price of 840g. It’s loved by Pam

and liked by most villagers except Jas, Vincent, Leo, Penny, and Sebastian.

Alternatively, Hops can be placed in a Preserves Jar

to create Pickled Hops, which sell for 140g with the Artisan bonus. Though its raw value is modest, the daily harvest rate makes Hops one of the most efficient crops for artisan production, especially when grown in Garden Pots for year-round brewing potential.

6

Sunflowers

Produces More Seeds When Harvested

Sunflower

are a renewable crop with both gifting and crafting value. Sunflower Seeds

can be purchased from Pierre

’s for 200g each. The plant takes eight days to mature, and upon harvest, players receive one Sunflower along with a chance to gain one or two additional seeds, allowing for continuous replanting with little extra cost. With the Tiller profession, Sunflowers can sell for up to 176g each. They’re also great for building relationships, as Haley

loves them and most villagers like them, except for Clint, George, and Sebastian, who dislike them.

In addition to gifting, Sunflowers can be processed in an Oil Maker

to produce Oil

, adding utility beyond profit. While not the most lucrative crop, their quick growth, renewable nature, and social value make them a solid choice for Garden Pots, especially for players focused on gifting and crafting.

7

Grape

A Good Option For Turning Into Wine Before Unlocking Better Options

Grape Starter

are available for purchase at Pierre’s for 60g each during the Fall. Grapes reproduce every three days, making them a reliable and renewable source of fruit. Grape

are a loved gift by Vincent

and can be turned into wine. When aged and with the Artisan Profession, each bottle of Grape Wine can sell for up to 672g. On their own, Grapes can be sold for 176g each with the Tiller Profession.

Before gaining access to more difficult crops such as Ancient Fruit

, Starfruit

, and Strawberry

, Grapes are a solid option for making wine, offering a consistent and profitable crop that regrows quickly.

8

Tomato

Greatly Useful In Cooking

Tomato Seeds

can be bought at Pierre

‘s for 50g each. They take 11 days to mature and reproduce fruit every 4 days after that. Each Tomato

can be sold for up to 120 gold, making it a solid source of income throughout the year when consistently growing in the Garden Pot.

In addition to its profit potential, Tomatoes are key ingredients in several cooking recipes required for perfection, such as Bruschetta

, Eggplant Parmesan

, Fish Stew

, Pizza

, Spaghetti

, and Vegetable Medley

. They are well-liked by most villagers, though Abigail, Haley, Jas, Sam, and Vincent don’t enjoy them. When turned into Pickles, Tomatoes sell for 238g with the Artisan profession, making them even more profitable and useful.