🍒 Cranberries

Cranberries are one of the most profitable crops in Stardew Valley. They grow from Cranberry Seeds in the Fall season. Each seed costs 240g and matures in 7 days, after which the plant produces cranberries every 5 days. Each harvest yields 2 berries, with a chance for more. Cranberries have a base sell price of 75g each.

Thanks to their multi-harvest nature and high yield, cranberries are considered the best money-making crop of Fall, making them a top priority for farmers looking to maximize profit.

🌱 Growing

Cranberry Seeds are available at Pierre’s General Store or JojaMart during Fall. They cost 240g each and are a major investment early in the season. After 7 days of growth, they will continue to produce multiple berries every 5 days until the season ends.

Growth Timeline: Plant on Day 1 → First harvest on Day 8 → Every 5 days thereafter
  • Seeds cost 240g at Pierre’s or JojaMart
  • Matures in 7 days
  • Produces 2+ cranberries every 5 days
  • Can be grown in Greenhouse or Garden Pots year-round
  • Best profit-per-season crop in Fall

💰 Profitability

Quality Sell Price (per berry) Yield per Harvest Profitability*
Regular 75g 2+ berries 150g+ every 5 days
Silver ★ 93g 2+ berries 186g+ every 5 days
Gold ★★ 112g 2+ berries 224g+ every 5 days
Iridium ★★★ 150g 2+ berries 300g+ every 5 days

*Excludes initial seed cost; values scale rapidly with large plantings.

🍳 Uses

Cranberries can be used in multiple ways:

  • Cooking: Used in recipes like Cranberry Sauce
  • Processing: Can be made into Cranberry Jelly (200g) or Cranberry Wine (300g)
  • Gifting: Neutral gift for most villagers
  • Energy/Health: Restores 38 energy and 17 health when eaten raw

💡 Tips & Strategies

Pro Tip: Plant cranberries on Day 1 of Fall to maximize the number of harvests in the season. Their multi-yield makes them vastly more profitable than single-harvest crops.
  • Prioritize cranberries for best gold per season
  • Use kegs to make Cranberry Wine for huge profits
  • Pair with Quality Fertilizer to increase higher-tier yields
  • Perfect long-term crop for Greenhouse production