🍅 Tomato

Tomato is a summer crop that grows from Tomato Seeds and takes 11 days to mature. Once harvested, it continues to produce tomatoes every 4 days, making it a lucrative choice for farmers.

Tomatoes restore a decent amount of energy and health when consumed, allowing players to sustain their stamina. They can also be incorporated into various cooking recipes and are favorites among some villagers for gifting.

🌱 Growing

Tomatoes can be cultivated from Tomato Seeds, which can be purchased from Pierre’s General Store for 50g each during Spring. The seeds require 11 days to grow but can yield multiple harvests in the summer.

Growth Timeline: Plant on Day 1 → Ready to harvest on Day 12 → Next harvest every 4 days
  • Seeds are available for purchase in Spring
  • Can be grown in Garden Pots for year-round production
  • Compatible with Speed-Gro fertilizers
  • Can be processed into Tomato Juice for additional profit

💰 Profitability

Quality Sell Price Profit per Crop Profit per Day
Regular 40g 10g 2.5g
Silver ★ 48g 18g 4.5g
Gold ★★ 56g 26g 6.5g
Iridium ★★★ 80g 50g 12.5g

🍽️ Uses

Tomatoes have several essential uses in the game:

  • Cooking: Used in recipes like Ratatouille and Miner’s Treat
  • Gifting: Loved by several villagers, including Pam and Abigail
  • Bundles: Required for the Cooking Bundle in the Pantry
  • Processing: Can be made into Tomato Juice (100g)
  • Energy/Health: Restores 33 energy and 15 health when eaten raw

💡 Tips & Strategies

Pro Tip: Consider using fertilizers to boost crop quality and maximize profit. Plant a few rows for continuous harvest and better efficiency!
  • Utilize sprinklers to save time during watering cycles
  • Harvest regularly for consistent income throughout Summer
  • Keep some tomatoes for the Community Center Cooking Bundle
  • Consider planting in a greenhouse for year-round production
  • Good choice for mid-game farmers due to high yield and demand