Stardew Valley: Choosing the Perfect Fruit Trees for Your Farm
When it comes to growing crops in Stardew Valley, players have the opportunity to experiment with different types of crops and seeds to find the most profitable and convenient options. One aspect that often presents a challenge is deciding which type of Fruit Tree to plant on the farm. In this guide, we will explore the best Fruit Trees to grow and provide information on how to acquire them.
How Fruit Trees Work in Stardew Valley
In Stardew Valley, Fruit Trees are special trees that must be purchased, typically from Pierre. Unlike regular crops, Fruit Trees do not randomly grow in your backyard. They require specific care and attention. Once planted, a Fruit Tree will grow without the need for watering, and it will produce one fruit every day as long as it is in season. Whether you choose to plant your Fruit Tree inside the Greenhouse or on Ginger Island, the season does not affect its growth or fruit production. Fruit Trees take 28 days to grow and will never die, even when the seasons change.
Fruit Trees occupy a 3×3 space, requiring ample room if you plan to plant them outdoors. Keep in mind that you do not need to till the land before planting a sapling. Additionally, the quality of the fruit depends on the age of the tree:
- 1 year – Silver quality fruits
- 2 years – Gold quality fruits
- 3 years – Iridium quality fruits
All Types of Fruit Trees
Stardew Valley offers a variety of Fruit Trees, each bearing a different type of fruit. If you strive for completion, you can fit all of them inside the Greenhouse and have access to every fruit in the game year-round. However, not all Fruit Trees are created equal. Here are the different types of Fruit Trees available in alphabetical order, along with their respective seasons, sapling purchase price, and fruit sell price:
| Fruit Tree Type | Season | Sapling Price | Fruit Basic Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree | Fall | 4,000g | 100g |
| Apricot Tree | Spring | 2,000g | 50g |
| Banana Tree | Summer | 5 Dragon Tooth (Island Trader) | 150g |
| Cherry Tree | Spring | 3,400g | 80g |
| Mango Tree | Summer | 75 Mussel (Island Trader) | 130g |
| Orange Tree | Summer | 4,000g | 100g |
| Peach Tree | Summer | 6,000g | 140g |
| Pomegranate Tree | Fall | 6,000g | 140g |
The Best Fruit Trees to Grow
Looking at the value of fruits in Stardew Valley, it becomes clear that the Peach and Pomegranate Trees offer the highest profit potential. Both trees have the same sapling price and fruit value, making them excellent choices for maximizing income. Additionally, since they thrive in different seasons, you can have both trees if you opt to keep them outside. For Spring, you can have Cherry Trees; for Summer, Peach Trees; and for Fall, Pomegranate Trees. However, the most profitable strategy is to fill your Greenhouse with 9 Peach Trees and 9 Pomegranate Trees. This allows for optimal fruit production while leaving space for other crops. It’s worth noting that both peaches and pomegranates can also be given as gifts to certain villagers. Robin, the town’s carpenter, loves peaches, and Elliot, a romanceable character, adores pomegranates.
While the Banana Tree may seem the most profitable, it’s important to mention that accessing the Banana Tree requires reaching Ginger Island and unlocking the Island Trader. Since this can only be achieved after reaching Winter of Year 1, it’s not recommended to fill your Greenhouse with a tree you can’t obtain. However, if you’ve reached Ginger Island and unlocked the Island Trader, the Banana Tree becomes the best option for long-term profit. You can grow Banana Trees anywhere on the island and harvest 150g per banana each day. If you choose this route, consider turning the bananas into wine for even greater profits.
Now that you have all the information on the best Fruit Trees in Stardew Valley, it’s time to plan your perfect farm. Do you have any suggestions or tips? Feel free to share in the comments section below!