🌱 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