Spring ushers in a new farming season, and selecting the most profitable crops can significantly boost earnings. Here are the top crops to consider planting during this vibrant season, ranked by total profit per square.

This guide does not take into consideration the Tiller or Artisan sale prices, nor does it consider fertilizer, just the simple baselines available for a simple farmer. For crops that have a chance at giving you additional fruit, we are assuming each harvest only provides 1.

Best Crops in Stardew

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Strawberries - 500g Profit per Square

Strawberries are among the most profitable spring crops, especially when planted early. While seeds are primarily available at the Egg Festival on Spring 13, saving seeds from previous seasons or using the Seed Maker allows for planting on Spring 1 in future years, maximizing harvests.

• Seed Price: 100g
• Selling Price: 120g per Strawberry
• Profit per Harvest: 100g (after accounting for seed cost over multiple harvests)
• Growth Time: 8 days initial, regrows every 4 days
• Harvests per Season: 5 (if planted on Spring 1)
• Total Profit per Square: 500g over the season
• Processing:
  • Strawberry Jelly: Sells for 290g
  • Strawberry Wine: Sells for 360g
  • Dried Strawberry: Sells for 925g, requires 5x Strawberry

By planting Strawberries at the start of spring, it's possible to achieve four harvests, significantly increasing profits. Processing Strawberries into jelly or wine further boosts earnings.

Rhubarb - 240g Profit per Square

Rhubarb stands out as a lucrative spring crop. Its seeds are exclusively available at the Oasis in the Calico Desert. Planting Rhubarb early allows for two full harvests before summer.

• Seed Price: 100g (purchased at the Oasis)
• Selling Price: 220g per Rhubarb
• Profit per Harvest: 120g
• Growth Time: 13 days
• Harvests per Season: 2
• Total Profit per Square: 240g over the season
• Processing:
  • Rhubarb Jelly: Sells for 550g
  • Rhubarb Wine: Sells for 924g
  • Dried Rhubarb: Sells for 1675g, requests 5 Rhubarb

Turning Rhubarb into wine or jelly significantly increases its value, making investment in kegs and preserves jars worthwhile for maximizing profits.

Cauliflower - 190g Profit per Square

Cauliflower is a high-yield crop offering substantial returns. Planting seeds in a 3x3 grid provides a chance to grow a giant Cauliflower, yielding more produce when harvested.

• Seed Price: 80g
• Selling Price: 175g per Cauliflower
• Profit per Harvest: 95g
• Growth Time: 12 days
• Harvests per Season: 2
• Total Profit per Square: 190g over the season
• Processing:
  • Pickled Cauliflower: Sells for 400g
  • Cauliflower Juice: Sells for 393g

Processing Cauliflower enhances profitability. The possibility of giant crops adds an exciting element to cultivation, offering bonus yields without extra seed cost.

Green Beans - 180g Profit per Square

Green Beans are a trellis crop that continues to produce after the initial harvest. Once matured, they yield beans every three days, reducing the need for replanting.

• Seed Price: 60g
• Selling Price: 40g per Green Bean
• Profit per Harvest: 30g (after accounting for seed cost over multiple harvests)
• Growth Time: 10 days initial, regrows every 3 days
• Harvests per Season: 6
• Total Profit per Square: 180g over the season
• Processing:
  • Pickled Green Bean: Sells for 130g
  • Green Bean Juice: Sells for 90g

While individual selling prices are modest, cumulative harvests contribute to solid profits. Space management is important due to the trellis blocking movement.

Kale - 160g Profit per Square

Kale offers a decent return with a short growth cycle. This allows for multiple planting cycles, increasing overall profits.

• Seed Price: 70g
• Selling Price: 110g per Kale
• Profit per Harvest: 40g
• Growth Time: 6 days
• Harvests per Season: 4
• Total Profit per Square: 160g over the season
• Processing:
  • Pickled Kale: Sells for 270g
  • Kale Juice: Sells for 247g

Processing Kale into pickles or juice doubles its value, making it a valuable crop for farmers expanding their processing operations.

Potatoes - 120g Profit per Square

Potatoes are known for their chance to produce extra tubers at harvest, increasing overall yield which make them better that Garlic, though the RNG factor can be a source of frustration. With a growth time of six days, they can be planted multiple times throughout spring.

• Seed Price: 50g
• Selling Price: 80g per Potato
• Average Profit per Harvest: 30g
• Growth Time: 6 days
• Harvests per Season: 4
• Total Profit per Square: 120g over the season
• Processing:
  • Potato Juice: Sells for 216g

The chance of additional potatoes per harvest makes this crop a consistent earner. Processing potatoes into juice further boosts profits.

Garlic - 120g Profit per Square

Garlic is a fast-growing crop unlocked at Farming Level 1. With a growth period of just four days, it can be replanted several times during spring.

• Seed Price: 40g
• Selling Price: 60g per Garlic
• Profit per Harvest: 20g
• Growth Time: 4 days
• Harvests per Season: 6
• Total Profit per Square: 120g over the season
• Processing:
  • Pickled Garlic: Sells for 170g

While individual profits are modest, the ability to harvest and replant quickly can lead to significant earnings over the season.

Parsnips - 90g Profit per Square

Parsnips are the go-to crop for new farmers, offering quick growth and low seed costs. Their four-day growth cycle allows for frequent harvests.

• Seed Price: 20g
• Selling Price: 35g per Parsnip
• Profit per Harvest: 15g
• Growth Time: 4 days
• Harvests per Season: 6
• Total Profit per Square: 90g over the season
• Processing:
  • Pickled Parsnip: Sells for 120g
  • Parsnip Juice: Sells for 78g

Ideal for filling empty spaces in the field, Parsnips provide a steady income stream, especially when processed into pickles or juice.

Focusing on these profitable crops and optimizing planting schedules can lead to a bountiful and financially rewarding spring season in Stardew Valley. Happy farming!