🔩 Steel Hoe

The Steel Hoe is the second upgrade to the basic Hoe in Stardew Valley. It is obtained by bringing 5 Iron Bars and 5,000g to the Blacksmith. The Steel Hoe allows the player to charge and till up to 5 tiles in a straight line, making it much more efficient for preparing large areas of farmland.

⚒️ Uses

The Steel Hoe improves upon the Copper Hoe in the following ways:

Tills up to 5 tiles in a straight line when fully charged
Speeds up large-scale farming preparation significantly
Still usable for Artifact Spots, buried items, and clay farming
More efficient energy usage compared to single swings

🔼 Upgrade Details

Upgrade Path: Copper Hoe → Steel Hoe

Requirement	Details
Bars	5 Iron Bars
Cost	5,000g
Time	2 days at the Blacksmith
Effect	Tills up to 5 tiles in a line

💡 Tips & Strategies

Upgrade before a new season to speed up large planting jobs
Ideal for mid-game farms with expanded crop fields
Use with sprinklers to till long rows in bulk
Keep carrying it for Artifact Spots, especially in Winter