🍂 Summer Squash

Summer Squash is a vegetable crop that grows from Summer Squash Seeds after 6 days. It can be grown during the Summer season and is a versatile crop that can be used in various recipes and enjoyed by several villagers.

Summer Squash restores a decent amount of energy and health when consumed, making it useful for long days spent farming or fishing. It is also a popular gift option among certain villagers.

🌱 Growing

Summer Squash can be grown from Summer Squash Seeds, which can be purchased from Pierre’s General Store for 100g each during Summer. The seeds take 6 days to mature, and they can produce a harvest every 3 days after that.

Growth Timeline: Plant on Day 1 → Ready to harvest on Day 7
  • Seeds can be bought from Pierre’s store or JojaMart
  • 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 50g 20g 3.33g
Silver ★ 62g 32g 5.33g
Gold ★★ 75g 45g 7.5g
Iridium ★★★ 100g 70g 11.67g

🍳 Uses

Summer Squash has several uses throughout the game:

  • Cooking: Used in Vegetable Medley recipe
  • Gifting: Liked by many villagers, especially those who enjoy fresh vegetables
  • Bundles: Required for the Summer Crops Bundle
  • Processing: Can be made into Pickles (210g) or Juice (100g)
  • Energy/Health: Restores 50 energy and 22 health when eaten raw

💡 Tips & Strategies

Pro Tip: Plant multiple summer squash for continuous harvesting—they regrow every 3 days after initially maturing!
  • Use Quality Fertilizer to enhance the chances of higher-quality crops
  • Consider saving some for the Community Center Summer Crops Bundle
  • Process excess squash into Pickles for better profit margins
  • Grow in large patches to efficiently water with sprinklers
  • A great choice for beginners because of their consistent yield