🌱 Deluxe Fertilizer
Deluxe Fertilizer is a premium crafted item in Stardew Valley that significantly boosts the potential for higher-quality crops, specifically iridium quality. Unlike other fertilizers, it can be applied at any growth stage, making it versatile for maximizing yields.
To utilize Deluxe Fertilizer, players can place it on tilled soil either before planting seeds or during any stage of crop development. This ensures that crops have a chance of becoming iridium quality upon harvest, which cannot be achieved without its application.
🛠 Crafting
- Recipe: 1 Super Cucumber, 1 Mayonnaise, 1 Truffle Oil
- Unlocked: After reaching Farming Level 9
Tip: The ingredients may require some investment, so consider gathering them early for efficient crafting.
📦 Uses
- Increases chance for iridium quality crops when applied before or during growth.
- Effective in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
- Can be used in the Greenhouse for year-round crop production.
💰 Prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Purchase Price | 250g (Pierre’s General Store, JojaMart) |
| Sell Price | 10g |
💡 Strategy
Pro Tip: Use Deluxe Fertilizer on high-value crops such as Starfruit and Ancient Fruit to maximize profits from iridium quality harvests.
- Save up your ingredients for crafting, focusing on crops with the highest profit margins.
- Combine with seed makers and crop regrowth cycles for maximum efficiency.
- Prioritize using Deluxe Fertilizer in the Greenhouse for a continuous high-quality crop cycle.