🎃 Pumpkin
Pumpkin is a vegetable crop that grows from Pumpkin Seeds in Fall. It takes 13 days to mature and has a base sell price of 320g. Pumpkins are one of the most profitable crops in the game, valued both for their raw selling price and their use in bundles, quests, and gifting.
Pumpkins are especially important for the Community Center’s Fall Crops Bundle and are loved by several villagers, making them a valuable crop for both profit and relationships.
🌱 Growing
Pumpkin Seeds can be purchased from Pierre’s General Store for 100g each. They require 13 days to fully mature and do not regrow after harvest. Pumpkins can also be grown in the Greenhouse or Garden Pots for a year-round supply.
- Seeds cost 100g from Pierre’s
- Takes 13 days to mature
- Does not regrow
- Chance of producing a Giant Pumpkin when planted in 3×3 plots
- Required for Community Center Fall Crops Bundle
💰 Profitability
| Quality | Sell Price | Profit per Crop | Profit per Day* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 320g | 220g | 16.9g |
| Silver ★ | 400g | 300g | 23g |
| Gold ★★ | 480g | 380g | 29.2g |
| Iridium ★★★ | 640g | 540g | 41.5g |
*Profit per day calculated over 13-day growth cycle, excluding seed cost.
🍳 Uses
Pumpkins are highly versatile and valuable:
- Bundles: Required for the Fall Crops Bundle
- Quests: Occasionally requested in Help Wanted board quests
- Cooking: Used in recipes such as Pumpkin Pie and Super Meal
- Gifting: Loved by Krobus, Willy, and several others
- Processing: Can be made into Pickles (690g) or Juice (720g)
- Energy/Health: Restores 90 energy and 40 health when eaten raw
💡 Tips & Strategies
- Best planted on Day 1 to guarantee harvest before season ends
- Prioritize for Community Center bundle completion
- High profit margins, especially with Quality Fertilizer
- Excellent for artisan processing into Pickles or Juice
- Grow in Greenhouse for a year-round, highly profitable crop