Stardew Valley: Every Summer Crop, Ranked

In Stardew Valley, summer ranks as the second-most profitable season, just behind Fall. To maximize their earnings during this short period, farmers need to know which crops offer the highest profit. This list ranks all summer crops (excluding Summer Seeds) to identify those with the best return on investment.

Updated on April 8, 2025, by Mohsen Baqery: Every summer in Pelican Town, thousands of Stardew Valley players search for the most profitable crops to plan their seasonal harvests. This is while the ranking of summer crops has remained fairly consistent even after the release of the 1.6 update. Regardless, this list was revised to include additional details about summer crops, a complete list of season-exclusive options, and a comprehensive tier list. It's designed to be players' go-to resource for maximizing profits during Stardew Valley's hottest season.

How Profit Estimations Are Calculated

The 'Estimated Profit' for each summer crop is determined by multiplying the crop's lowest base selling price by the number of harvests it yields. For example, the Taro Root can be harvested twice, with each harvest selling for 100g, resulting in an ROI of 200g per crop. These estimations are based solely on the base selling price and do not account for additional profits from processed products like Pickles and Jars.

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List of All Summer Crops

With the addition of Summer Squash in the 1.6 Update, Stardew Valley now has fifteen Summer-exclusive crops: Blueberry, Corn, Hops, Melon, Poppy, Radish, Starfruit, Sunflower, Tomato, Wheat, Hot Pepper, Coffee Bean, Red Cabbage, Summer Spangle, and Summer Squash.

• Blueberry: A popular berry reported to have many health benefits. The blue skin has the highest nutrient concentration.
• Coffee Bean: Plant in spring or summer to grow a Coffee plant. Place five beans in a keg to make Coffee.
• Corn: One of the most popular grains. The sweet, fresh cobs are a summer favorite.
• Hops: A bitter, tangy flower used to flavor beer.
• Hot Pepper: Fiery hot with a hint of sweetness.
• Melon: A cool, sweet summer treat.
• Poppy: In addition to its colorful flower, the Poppy has culinary and medicinal uses.
• Radish: Crisp and refreshing root vegetable with hints of pepper when eaten raw.
• Red Cabbage: Often used in salads and coleslaws. The color can range from purple to blue to green-yellow, depending on soil conditions.
• Starfruit: An extremely juicy fruit that grows in hot, humid weather. Slightly sweet with a sour undertone.
• Summer Spangle: A tropical bloom that thrives in the humid summer air. Has a sweet, tangy aroma.
• Summer Squash: A curved yellow squash that is harvested while immature and still tender.
• Sunflower: A common misconception is that the flower turns, so it's always facing the sun.
• Tomato: Rich and slightly tangy, the Tomato has a wide variety of culinary uses.
• Wheat: One of the most widely cultivated grains. Makes a great flour for breads and cakes.

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Summer Crop Tier List

18 Wheat

Estimated Profit: 150g

One of the most widely cultivated grains. Makes a great flour for breads and cakes.

• Where To Buy: Pierre's General Store, JojaMart, Traveling Cart, Night Market
• Growth Time: 4 days
• Harvest Type: Single harvest
• Loved By: Nobody

Wheat sells for 25g in Stardew Valley at the lowest base price. While it may not be the most prosperous crop in the game, wheat is a useful crop for crafting artisanal items by grounding it into flour.

Wheat flour allows players to cook and bake dozens of tasty treats for their character or the NPCs around the valley. Wheat can also be turned into Beer by placing it in the Keg, which not only maximizes profit but is a loved gift of both Shane and Pam.

17 Corn

Estimated Profit: 200g

One of the most popular grains. The sweet, fresh cobs are a summer favorite.

• Where To Buy: Pierre's General Store, JojaMart, Traveling Cart, Night Market
• Growth Time: 14 days, then 4 days
• Harvest Type: Multiple harvest
• Loved By: Nobody

Corn has great longevity, which means it will last all summer, compared to a lot of other crops that might have to be replanted. Not only does corn not need to be replanted, but the crop lasts from summer until the end of Fall.

Corn seeds are more expensive than their profit of 50g, but their elongated life span makes them a worthy crop to invest in. Moreover, they can be used to make cooking oil used in many recipes.

16 Taro Roots

Estimated Profit: 200g

This crop is challenging to acquire, but it comes with its perks.

• Where To Buy: Island Trader
• Growth Time: 10 days
• Harvest Type: Single harvest
• Loved By: Nobody

Much like in real life, Taro Roots aren't among the most sought-after vegetables in Stardew Valley. Additionally, obtaining Taro Tubers—the seeds needed to grow Taro Roots—can be challenging. They are exclusively available from the Island Trader, who sells them for two Bone Fragments each, which isn't the most cost-effective option.

Despite these challenges, Taro Root can still be profitable if managed well. When planted in summer, Taro Roots can yield a return on investment of approximately 200g per crop. This profit is achievable because the roots regrow after a few days, allowing for multiple harvests and maximizing earnings.

15 Sunflower

Estimated Profit: 242g

A common misconception is that the flower turns so it's always facing the sun.

• Where To Buy: Pierre's General Store, JojaMart, Traveling Cart, Night Market
• Growth Time: 8 days
• Harvest Type: Single harvest
• Loved By: Haley

Players looking to make a quick buck should stay away from Sunflower. Their seeds cost a whopping 200g at Pierre's and only sell for 80g. But harvesting them produces more seeds, so if used properly, they're a wise investment.

While the turn of profit can be negative on these vibrant flowers, they're best used as gifts for the NPCs in-game, as almost all of them will enjoy receiving one. Sunflower seeds can also be used to make oil for cooking purposes.

14 Summer Spangle

Estimated Profit: 270g

A tropical bloom that thrives in the humid summer air. Has a sweet, tangy aroma.

• Where To Buy: Pierre's General Store, JojaMart, Traveling Cart, Night Market
• Growth Time: 8 days
• Harvest Type: Single harvest
• Loved By: Caroline

Summer Spangle doesn't turn the biggest profit, but its seed isn't terribly expensive. Almost every character enjoys receiving one as a gift, so they're a great flower to plant in large numbers when players want to impress their favorite NPCs.

Their best use is in planting them next to Bee Houses and making Summer Spangle Honey. The Summer Spangle can also be used in the Sewing Machine to produce the pleated skirt clothing item, and it's also a potentially needed item for the remixed Pantry bundle in the Community Center.

13 Tomato

Estimated Profit: 320g

Rich and slightly tangy, the Tomato has a wide variety of culinary uses.

• Where To Buy: Pierre's General Store, JojaMart, Traveling Cart, Night Market
• Growth Time: 11 days, then 4 days
• Harvest Type: Multiple harvests
• Loved By: Nobody

Tomato seeds cost almost as much as they sell for, so little profit can be made from them at first. But since they don't need to be replanted, players can easily turn a profit on them after some time.

While the reward for selling a tomato will always be at least 60g, players can't harvest tomatoes as much as they can some other summer crops with multiple harvests.

12 Hot Pepper

Estimated Profit: 335g

Fiery hot with a hint of sweetness.

• Where To Buy: Pierre's General Store, JojaMart, Traveling Cart, Night Market
• Growth Time: 5 days, then 3 days
• Harvest Type: Multiple harvests
• Loved By: Lewis, Shane

​​​​​Hot Pepper seeds cost as much to buy as their seeds sell, but they grow incredibly fast. Players can harvest hot peppers eight times in the summer season, which is double the amount of harvests of corn, a similar crop with a similar selling price.

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Hot Pepper can be used to make Pepper Poppers when mixed with cheese, which is a great food to increase speed and get more done in a day. Pepper Poppers are also loved by Maru and Shane, making them useful as gifts.

11 Tea Leaves

Estimate Profit: 350g

Healthy? Yes, Profitable? Not really.

• Where To Buy: Traveling Cart
• Growth Time: 20 days
• Harvest Type: Multiple harvests
• Loved By: Nobody

Tea Leaves are a versatile crop in Stardew Valley, available for harvest in every season except winter. However, they are not the most profitable option. Each Tea Leaf bush can yield a profit of about 350g, but this is relatively modest when compared to other crops.

While players can boost their profit by turning Tea Leaves into Pickled Tea Leaves using Preserves Jars, this is not the smartest business strategy. There are more profitable summer crops that are better suited for pickling.

10 Summer Squash

Estimated Profit: 360g

New crop, new experience.

• Daily Profit Margin:
• Lowest Base Selling Price:
• Most Profitable As:
• Where To Get: The Raccoon Shop
• Growth Time: 6 days
• Harvest Type: Multiple harvests
• Loved By: Nobody

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The 1.6 update for Stardew Valley brought a host of new features and items, including the Summer Squash. This new summer crop grows quickly and can be produced in large quantities for a solid profit.

Each Summer Squash can be sold for up to 360g, which is a respectable return. However, this figure represents the profit from selling the raw vegetables. For those skilled in Artisan professions, turning Summer Squash into Pickles can offer an alternative profit margin, with each jar selling for 140g.