🌱 Growing
Kale can be grown from Kale Seeds, which can be purchased from Pierre’s General Store for 70g each during Spring and Fall. The seeds take 6 days to mature, making them one of the later-season crops.
Growth Timeline: Plant on Day 1 → Ready to harvest on Day 7
- Seeds can be purchased year-round from Pierre’s store
- Can be grown in Garden Pots for year-round production
- Compatible with Speed-Gro fertilizers
- Can be processed in Preserves Jar or Keg
💰 Profitability
| Quality | Sell Price | Profit per Crop | Profit per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 70g | 30g | 5g |
| Silver ★ | 84g | 44g | 7.3g |
| Gold ★★ | 105g | 65g | 10.8g |
| Iridium ★★★ | 126g | 86g | 14.3g |
🍳 Uses
Kale has several uses throughout the game:
- Cooking: Used in several recipes including Vegetable Medley
- Gifting: Liked by many villagers as a fresh vegetable
- Bundles: Required for the Spring Crops Bundle
- Processing: Can be made into Pickles (210g) or Juice (112g)
- Energy/Health: Restores 80 energy and 30 health when eaten raw
💡 Tips & Strategies
Pro Tip: Plant kale early in the Spring to maximize harvests. With its 6-day growth cycle, you may want to consider purchasing more seeds for continuous planting!
- Consider using Quality Fertilizer to improve harvest quality
- Save some kale for the Community Center Spring Crops Bundle
- Process lower-quality kale into Pickles for better profit margins
- Plant in larger patches for efficient watering with sprinklers
- Great crop for making money while also gaining health benefits