🥔 Potato

Potato is a vegetable crop that grows from Potato Seeds after 6 days. It can be grown during the Spring season and is one of the more lucrative crops to cultivate in the early game.

Potatoes restore a moderate amount of energy and health when consumed, making them great for sustaining your stamina during extensive farming or mining sessions. They are also used in various cooking recipes and are liked by several villagers.

🌱 Growing

Potatoes can be grown from Potato Seeds, which can be purchased from Pierre’s General Store for 50g each during Spring. The seeds take 6 days to mature, and they can produce multiple potatoes per plant!

Growth Timeline: Plant on Day 1 → Ready to harvest on Day 7
  • Seeds can only be purchased during Spring
  • 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 80g 30g 5g
Silver ★ 100g 50g 8.3g
Gold ★★ 120g 70g 11.7g
Iridium ★★★ 160g 110g 18.3g

🍳 Uses

Potatoes have several uses throughout the game:

  • Cooking: Used in Baked Potato and Potato Leek Soup recipes
  • Gifting: Liked by many villagers, especially those who enjoy cooking
  • Bundles: Required for the Spring Crops Bundle
  • Processing: Can be made into Hashbrowns (190g) or French Fries (120g)
  • Energy/Health: Restores 75 energy and 33 health when eaten raw

💡 Tips & Strategies

Pro Tip: Plant potatoes as early as possible in Spring to maximize your harvest stratization! With their growth potential, you can earn significant profits before the season ends.
  • Using Quality Fertilizer can increase star quality chances
  • Save some potatoes for the Community Center Spring Crops Bundle
  • Consider using lower-quality potatoes for cooking and processing
  • Efficiently plant in rows to reduce watering time
  • Great crop for newer players due to higher sell price and multiple yield potentials