With fourteen harvestable crops, spring is one of the best farming seasons in Stardew Valley. While it may never surpass fall in terms of profit margin, spring remains a reliable seedtime for gold chasers. The only question is which spring crops are worth planting to maximize profits. The following list ranks all spring crops (except for Tea Leaves) to help farmers decide what to plant once the winter’s over.
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Updated on August 15, 2024, by Mohsen Baqery: Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update brought significant changes to farming crops, most notably the addition of a new seed type: Carrot seeds. These seeds produce one of the quickest-growing vegetables, fully maturing in just three days. Consequently, the current list has been updated to include carrots. The ranking for coffee beans has also been revised. (Their potential as a profitable artisan goods producer was overlooked in the previous ranking.)
All Spring Crops, EXP Worth, Growth Time, And Selling Range
Before ranking the spring crops, it’s helpful to overview all the options. The following table shows how long each spring crop takes to grow, how much profit it can yield, and the experience points (EXP) players can earn from it.
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Crop Name |
EXP Worth |
Growth Time |
Sell Range |
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12 Farming XP |
4 days |
60g - 132g |
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8 Farming XP |
4 days |
35g - 77g |
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17 Farming XP |
6 days |
110g - 242g |
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14 Farming XP |
6 days |
80g - 176g |
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7 Farming XP |
6 days |
30g - 66g |
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10 Farming XP |
7 days |
50g - 110g |
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18 Farming XP |
8 days |
120g - 264g |
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4 Farming XP |
10 days |
15g - 30g |
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9 Farming XP |
10 days |
40g - 88g |
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23 Farming XP |
12 days |
175g - 385g |
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26 Farming XP |
13 days |
220g - 484g |
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8 Farming XP |
3 Days |
78g - 109g |
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7 Farming XP |
If watered, 6 days. If left dehydrated, 8 days. |
30g - 66g |
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13 Tulip Bulb
Ideal for a Non-Profit Gift-Production Company
- How To Get: Pierre's Store or JojaMart
- Selling Price Range: 30-60 gold
- Growth Cycle: 6 Days
Tulips are one of the many flowers players can grow in the game. As such, they don't make the best crop since they have a narrow utility. In fact, tulips are best used as gifts given to villagers, but even then, only Evelyn seems to really love these flowers, while the majority of the village simply likes them. Clint, George, and Sebastian dislike tulips entirely.
Tulip Bulb costs 20 gold at Pierre's and 25 at JojaMart. It takes six days to grow. While it can be eaten for a bit of health and energy, there's really no reason at all to invest in it due to its limited use.
12 Carrot
A Quick Harvest That Quickens Horses
- How to Get: Obtained from the Raccoon Wife’s Shop.
- Selling Price Range: 35g to 77g (up to 168g as an artisan good)
- Growth Cycle: 3 Days
With the 1.6 update, the Pelican Town folks were introduced to carrot seeds, a new spring crop that can grow in only three days and allow for multiple harvests. But what makes this crop special is its unique effect on horses: Feeding a Carrot to a horse accelerates its speed by +0.4.
The buff might seem negligible at first, but given its day-long effect, farming 
Carrot at the start or end of spring becomes a smart strategy. Players can stockpile them as horse speed boosters for the rest of the year.
11 Unmilled Rice
A Budget Spring Crop for Beginners
- How To Get: Pierre's Store
- Selling Price Range: 30-60 gold
- Growth Cycle: 6–8 days
One of the cheapest spring crops to grow in Stardew Valley is " 
Unmilled Rice." These start out as rice shoots. Once planted, they have a turnaround time of eight days and only six days when grown by a river or pond. It costs 40 gold to purchase these rice shoots.
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The Unmilled Rice itself can sell for as little as 30 gold, and as much as 60 gold, so the profit probability is hit-and-miss here. However, players who take perfect care of their Rice can definitely come out ahead in the end. Just be sure to fertilize and water accordingly.
10 Blue Jazz
This Flower Can Charm Fortune’s Favor
- How To Get: Pierre's Store or JojaMart
- Selling Price Range: 50-100 gold
- Growth Cycle: 7 Days
Flowers aren't out of the picture in Pelican Town. Everyone loves to purchase flowers, whether it's for their sweetheart or for landscaping reasons. This is where 
Blue Jazz Seeds come in. In Stardew Valley, jazz seeds can be purchased from Pierre for 30 gold (which is seven gold cheaper than at JoJaMart).
These flowers sell for at least 50 gold, but they can sell for as much as 100 gold. Plus, they're great for restoring health and energy, and they're used in the "Lucky Lunch" recipe. Flowers make great gifts for villagers as well, raising that socialization bar high. Whether players sell these flowers or keep them for themselves, they are a reliable spring crop option.
9 Parsnip
An All-in-One Cooking Ingredient
- How To Get: Pierre's Store or JojaMart
- Selling Price Range: 35-70 gold
- Growth Cycle: 4 Days
Parsnip is one of the most basic spring crops around, but it's cheap and is guaranteed to at least give players a 10 gold profit. Plus, they mature quickly, only taking four days to reach their harvest day. Parsnips are also great because they're diverse for cooking. Players can use parsnips to make a Farmer's Lunch or Parsnip Soup and to help fill the Spring Crops and Quality Crops bundles at the Community Center.
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It sounds basic, but it's important to get those crops bundled as quickly as possible. Otherwise, it won't be available again until the next growing season. Oh, and for those who want to be friends with Pam, beer isn't the only way to her heart. Try giving Pam a parsnip and see how she responds!
8 Garlic
Yields On-Demand Oil
- How To Get: Pierre's Store
- Selling Price Range: 60-120 gold
- Growth Cycle: 4 Days
Italian food just isn't the same without this staple crop. In Stardew Valley, players can purchase 
Garlic for 40 gold, then sell it for at least 60 gold, or 120 gold at maximum quality. The great thing about this crop is that it only takes four days to grow to its maturity.
This is also a great crop to keep as well. Players can make " 
Oil of Garlic" with this crop, which sells for 1,000 gold! Players can drink the Oil of Garlic to help keep pesky insects and critters away in the mines. This lasts for up to 10 minutes, and it can keep floors from unannounced infestations. There are many benefits to growing this spring crop, so players can't go wrong with this one.
7 Potato
Small Profit, Huge Gains
- How To Get: Pierre's Store or JojaMart
- Selling Price Range: 80-160 gold
- Growth Cycle: 6 Days
Not many people dislike 
Potato. A surefire way to make a profit during the spring in Stardew Valley is by planting this favorite root vegetable. These are available for 50 gold (which is 12 gold cheaper than JoJa Mart, which is all the more reason to support small businesses!)
Potatoes can sell for as little as 80 gold or as much as 160 gold. They mature in just six days, and they're used to making hashbrowns which helps produce lots of heat and energy. Potatoes are by far one of the best spring crops both in real life and in the game.
6 Kale
A Surprisingly Popular Vegetable
- How To Get: Pierre's Store or JojaMart
- Selling Price Range: 110-220 gold
- Growth Cycle: 6 Days
Kale might not be everyone's favorite vegetable in real life. However, in Stardew Valley, 
Kale is actually a very profitable crop. It sells for 70 gold at Pierre's and 87 gold at JoJa Mart, and it can be sold anywhere between 110 and 220 gold, depending on its quality.
Kale is also a very healthy one, providing plenty of energy and health for players. Plus, it can be used in salmon and stir fry to really strengthen its nutrition. Even players who won't touch Kale in real life can benefit from its in-game usage.
5 Green Beans
Multiple Harvests Make This a Small Profit Machine
- How To Get: Pierre's Store or JojaMart
- Selling Price Range: 40-80 gold
- Growth Cycle: 10 Days (Regrows After 3 Days)
Multiple-harvest crops like 
Green Bean are ideal spring crops. The good news about this unique edible seed is that players don't just harvest it once. Every three days, Green Beans regrow, so the investment lasts longer.
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It takes 10 days for a Green Bean plant to grow, and it only costs 60 gold to buy a plant at Pierre's. Again, JoJa Mart is way too overpriced, so don't waste any time there. Just be careful when gifting these veggies, as most villagers are not a fan of them.
4 Coffee Bean
Brewing Them Kicks Off a Profitable Business
- How To Get: Kill dust sprites or buy from the Traveling Cart
- Selling Price Range: 15-30 gold
- Growth Cycle: 10 Days (Every 2 Days Afterward)
Judging by the unprocessed sales price, 
Coffee Bean may not seem to be the most profitable spring harvest. However, when put into a Keg, these magical beans yield coffee, a luxurious drink that generates 150g per cup. Coffee Beans' processed sales price makes them the second-most profitable crop of the season. However, due to their difficulty in obtaining, they couldn't secure a higher spot on the list.
Selling one cup of coffee is equivalent to selling five iridium-quality coffee beans, which explains the profit margin. It's also a better option compared to the triple-shot espresso, which takes more time to brew but sells for the same price as regular coffee.