🌿 Hops

Hops is a crop that can be grown and harvested during the Summer and Fall seasons. It takes 11 days to grow from Hops Seeds, making it an essential ingredient for brewing Pale Ale and other beverages in the Keg.

Hops can be harvested every day after they are mature, which allows for a consistent income throughout the warmer seasons. They can be sold directly or used in various crafting recipes, adding versatility to their value.

🌱 Growing

Hops can be grown from Hops Seeds, available for purchase at Pierre’s General Store or JojaMart for 60g each. They take 11 days to mature and can be planted on trellises, allowing for easy planting and harvesting.

Growth Timeline: Plant on Day 1 → Ready to harvest on Day 12

Can be grown in Garden Pots for year-round production
Requires a trellis to grow
Compatible with Speed-Gro fertilizers
Harvested daily once mature

💰 Profitability

Quality	Sell Price
Regular	25g
Silver ★	31g
Gold ★★	37g
Iridium ★★★	50g

🍺 Uses

Hops have several uses throughout the game:

Brewing: Used to make Pale Ale in a Keg
Gifting: Liked by several villagers, especially those who enjoy beverages
Bundles: Required for the Artisan Bundle in the Community Center
Processing: Can be used in crafting various potions and beverages

💡 Tips & Strategies

Pro Tip: Plant hops early in the Summer to maximize your harvests! With their daily harvest once mature, you can generate significant profit each season.

Utilize Quality Fertilizer to enhance the odds of higher quality hops
Keep track of the harvesting schedule for optimal use
Consider setting up a Keg to maximize your earnings from brewing
Hops can also be used in cooking recipes that require beer