As a fellow Stardew Valley enthusiast with over 500 hours played, I understand the desire to build a thriving farm with money-making fruit trees. This comprehensive guide distills all my hard-won knowledge into actionable tips for fruit tree success.
An Overview of Fruit Trees
Fruit trees are valuable assets that reward patience – with some planning, you can grow a veritable fruit orchard! Here‘s what you need to know:
- Growth Time: Saplings take 28 days to reach maturity and begin producing fruit
- Seasonal Harvest: Each mature tree produces fruit once per season
- Daily Yield: Check trees daily – they produce 1 fruit per day
- Profitability: Different fruit sells from 50g to 300g apiece!
- Quality Boost: Fruit quality increases each year – silver after 1 year, then gold, then iridium
Now let‘s see which fruit trees thrive in Stardew Valley‘s seasons…
Fruit Trees By Season
The season dictates what fruit trees can grow and produce:
| Season | Fruit Tree Types | Profitability |
| Spring | Cherry (80-160g) Apricot (50-100g) |
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| Summer | Orange (100-200g) Peach (140-280g) Mango (130-260g) Banana (150-300g) |
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| Fall | Apple (100-200g) Pomegranate (140-280g) |
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According to r/StardewValley, the most cost-effective fruit by season are:
- Spring – Cherry and apricot for early game funds
- Summer – Peach and banana for max summer profits
- Fall – Pomegranate and apple as a fallback
Now let‘s dive deeper into optimal fruit tree placement and care…
Caring For Your Fruit Trees
Luckily, fruit trees need little maintenance – no watering required! But here are handy care tips:
- Lightning Protection: Place lightning rods to prevent storm strikes
- Space for Growth: Each sapling needs one open 3×3 grid space
- Harvest Frequency: Pick ripe fruit every 1-2 days
- Winter Safety: Trees stay alive and regenerate fruit in spring
And if tragedy strikes, know that chopping down a tree permanently removes it – you must repay to plant a new sapling.
Best Greenhouse Tree Layouts
The greenhouse perimeter offers prime real estate for fruit trees! The key is optimizing the layout:
| Crop Space | Tree Space |
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Decor like lamps and chests won‘t hamper growth, allowing more trees to be crammed around the edge. For optimal greenhouse layout inspiration, check the Stardew Valley subreddit.
Start Your Fruit Tree Legacy
Starting an orchard may seem daunting, but I promise the minimal effort pays off. Stagger seasonal saplings so year-round harvests are possible by year two!
For new farmers, focus on the most profitable fruits first. But veterans can round out their collection for a diverse bounty. With smart planning and care, fruit trees offer a lifetime of harvests!
I hope this guide gave you confidence to embark on your fruit tree journey. Let me know if you have any other questions – happy farming!
