🌱 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