🌱 Growing
Amaranth is planted using Amaranth Seeds, which can be purchased from Pierre’s General Store for 70g each. Seeds are available throughout the Fall season. Amaranth grows in 7 days and does not regrow after harvest, so players must replant if they want more.
Growth Timeline: Plant on Day 1 → Ready to harvest on Day 8
- Seeds sold at Pierre’s for 70g in Fall
- Takes 7 days to mature
- Does not regrow after harvest
- Can be grown in Garden Pots for year-round production
- Can be processed in Preserves Jar or Keg
💰 Profitability
| Quality | Sell Price | Profit per Crop | Profit per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 150g | 80g | 11.4g |
| Silver ★ | 187g | 117g | 16.7g |
| Gold ★★ | 225g | 155g | 22.1g |
| Iridium ★★★ | 300g | 230g | 32.8g |
🍳 Uses
Amaranth has several applications in the game:
- Quests: Required for Marnie’s “Cow’s Favorite” quest
- Cooking: Used in recipes such as Vegetable Medley
- Gifting: Neutral or liked gift for some villagers
- Processing: Can be turned into Pickles (210g) or Juice (337g)
- Energy/Health: Restores 50 energy and 22 health when eaten raw
💡 Tips & Strategies
Pro Tip: Always keep at least one Amaranth for Marnie’s quest, as it cannot be skipped or substituted.
- Plant Amaranth early in Fall to ensure harvest before the season ends
- Processing into Juice offers the best profit margins
- Good option for Community Center bundles if required by mods
- Useful mid-value gift if you have surplus harvests