🌱 Growing

Melons are grown from Melon Seeds, which can be purchased from Pierre’s General Store for 80g each during Summer. The seeds require 12 days to mature, making them one of the longer-growing crops.

Growth Timeline: Plant on Day 1 → Ready to harvest on Day 13
  • Seeds can be purchased year-round from Pierre’s store
  • Can be grown in Greenhouses 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 80g 0g 0g
Silver ★ 100g 20g 1.67g
Gold ★★ 120g 40g 3.33g
Iridium ★★★ 160g 80g 6.67g

🍳 Uses

Melons have several uses throughout the game:

  • Cooking: Used in Melon Juice and other recipes
  • Gifting: Loved by several villagers, makes a great gift
  • Bundles: Required for the Summer Crops Bundle
  • Processing: Can be made into Jelly (160g) or Juice (100g)
  • Energy/Health: Restores 88 energy and 38 health when eaten raw

💡 Tips & Strategies

Pro Tip: Plant melons on Day 1 of Summer to ensure a strong harvest. With their long growth cycle, make sure to optimize space and care!
  • Using Quality Fertilizer can increase your chances of obtaining higher quality melons
  • Save a few melons for the Community Center’s Summer Crops Bundle
  • Consider processing low-quality melons into Jelly for better pricing
  • Plant in large areas to maximize sprinkler coverage
  • A great investment due to their excellent profit margins when harvested