Summary
InStardew Valley, summer ranks as the second-most profitable season, just behind Fall. To maximize their earnings during this short period, farmers need to know which crops offer the highest profit. This list ranks all summer crops (excluding Summer Seeds) to identify those with the best return on investment.
Updated on June 10, 2025, by Mohsen Baqery:Every summer in Pelican Town, thousands ofStardew Valleyplayers search for the most profitable crops to plan their seasonal harvests. This is while the ranking of summer crops has remained fairly consistent even after the release of the 1.6 update. Regardless, this list was revised to include additional details about summer crops, a complete list of season-exclusive options, and a comprehensive tier list. It’s designed to be players' go-to resource for maximizing profits during Stardew Valley’s hottest season.
How Profit Estimations Are Calculated
The ‘Estimated Profit’ for each summer crop is determined by multiplying the crop’s lowest base selling price by the number of harvests it yields. For example, the Taro Root can be harvested twice, with each harvest selling for 100g, resulting in an ROI of 200g per crop. These estimations are based solely on the base selling price and do not account for additional profits from processed products like Pickles and Jars.
List of All Summer Crops
With the addition of Summer Squash in the 1.6 Update,Stardew Valleynow has fifteen Summer-exclusive crops: Blueberry, Corn, Hops, Melon, Poppy, Radish, Starfruit, Sunflower, Tomato, Wheat, Hot Pepper, Coffee Bean, Red Cabbage, Summer Spangle, and Summer Squash.
Multi-seasonal crops like Taro Roots, Tea Leaves, and Pineapple are excluded from the list of Summer-exclusive crops but are included in the following ranking.
18Wheat
Estimated Profit: 150g
One of the most widely cultivated grains. Makes a great flour for breads and cakes.
5g
25g
Beer (Keg, 200g)
Cost
10g (Pierre’s), 12g (JojaMart), 100g (lowest starting price from the Traveling Cart), 10g (Night Market)
Wheatsells for 25g inStardew Valleyat the lowest base price. While it may not be the most prosperous crop in the game, wheat is a useful crop for crafting artisanal items by grounding it into flour.
Wheat flour allows players to cook and bake dozens of tasty treats for their character or the NPCs around the valley. Wheat can also be turned into Beer by placing it in the Keg, which not only maximizes profit but is a loved gift of bothShaneand Pam.
17Corn
Estimated Profit: 200g
One of the most popular grains. The sweet, fresh cobs are a summer favorite.
7g
50g
Pickles (Preserves Jar, 150g)
150g (Pierre’s), 187g (Joja Mart), 225g (lowest starting price from the Traveling Cart), 150g (Night Market)
Corn has great longevity, which means it will last all summer, compared to a lot of other crops that might have to be replanted. Not only does corn not need to be replanted, but the crop lasts from summeruntil the end of Fall.
Cornseeds are more expensive than their profit of 50g, but their elongated life span makes them a worthy crop to invest in. Moreover, they can be used to make cooking oil used in many recipes.
16Taro Roots
This crop is challenging to acquire, but it comes with its perks.
100g
Pickles (Preserves Jar, 250g)
2 Bone Fragments (Island Trader)
Much like in real life, Taro Roots aren’t amongthe most sought-after vegetables inStardew Valley. Additionally, obtaining Taro Tubers—the seeds needed to grow Taro Roots—can be challenging. They are exclusively available from the Island Trader, who sells them for two Bone Fragments each, which isn’t the most cost-effective option.
Despite these challenges,Taro Rootcan still be profitable if managed well. When planted in summer, Taro Roots can yield a return on investment of approximately 200g per crop. This profit is achievable because the roots regrow after a few days, allowing for multiple harvests and maximizing earnings.
15Sunflower
Estimated Profit: 242g
A common misconception is that the flower turns so it’s always facing the sun.
8g
80g
Honey (Bee House, 260g)
200g (Pierre’s), 125g (JojaMart), 100g (lowest starting price from Traveling Cart), 200g (Night Market)
Players looking to make a quick buck should stay away fromSunflower. Their seeds cost a whopping 200g at Pierre’s and only sell for 80g. But harvesting them produces more seeds, so if used properly, they’re a wise investment.
While the turn of profit can be negative on these vibrant flowers, they’re best usedas gifts for the NPCsin-game, as almost all of them will enjoy receiving one. Sunflower seeds can also be used to make oil for cooking purposes.
14Summer Spangle
Estimated Profit: 270g
A tropical bloom that thrives in the humid summer air. Has a sweet, tangy aroma.
9g
90g
Honey (Bee House, 280g)
50g (Pierre’s), 62g (JojaMart), 100g (lowest starting price from the Traveling Cart), 50g (Night Market)
Summer Spangledoesn’t turn the biggest profit, but its seed isn’t terribly expensive. Almost every character enjoys receiving one as a gift, so they’re a great flower to plant in large numbers when players want to impress their favorite NPCs.
Their best use is in planting them next to Bee Houses and making Summer Spangle Honey. The Summer Spangle can also beused in the Sewing Machineto produce the pleated skirt clothing item, and it’s also a potentially needed item for the remixed Pantry bundle in the Community Center.
13Tomato
Estimated Profit: 320g
Rich and slightly tangy, the Tomato has a wide variety of culinary uses.
11g
60g
Pickles (Preserves Jar, 170g)
Tomatoseeds cost almost as much as they sell for, so little profit can be made from them at first. But since they don’t need to be replanted, players can easily turn a profit on them after some time.
While the reward for selling a tomato will always be at least 60g, players can’t harvest tomatoes as much as they can some other summer crops with multiple harvests.
40g
Jam (Preserves Jar, 130g)
40g (Pierre’s), 50g (JojaMart), 100g (lowest starting price from the Traveling Cart), 40g (Night Market)
Hot Pepper seeds cost as much to buy as their seeds sell, but they grow incredibly fast. Players can harvest hot peppers eight timesin the summer season,which is double the amount of harvests of corn, a similar crop with a similar selling price.
Hot Peppercan be used to make Pepper Poppers when mixed with cheese, which is a great food to increase speed and get more done in a day. Pepper Poppers are also loved by Maru and Shane, making them useful as gifts.
12g
Pickle (Preserves Jar, 150g)
750–1,250g (Traveling Cart)
Tea Leavesare a versatile crop inStardew Valley, available for harvest in every season except winter. However, they are not the most profitable option. Each Tea Leaf bush can yield a profit of about 350g, but this is relatively modest when compared to other crops.
While players can boost their profit by turning Tea Leaves into Pickled Tea Leaves using Preserves Jars, this is not the smartest business strategy. There are more profitable summer crops that are better suited for pickling.
A significant drawback of farming Tea Leaves is that they do not provide any Farming XP. It is advisable for players to focus on mass-producing Tea Leaves only after they have maximized their skills and reached the end-game content.
13g
45g
Not purchased using gold
The1.6 update forStardew Valleybrought a host of new features and items, including the Summer Squash. This new summer crop grows quickly and can be produced in large quantities for a solid profit.
EachSummer Squashcan be sold for up to 360g, which is a respectable return. However, this figure represents the profit from selling the raw vegetables. For those skilled in Artisan professions, turning Summer Squash into Pickles can offer an alternative profit margin, with each jar selling for 140g.
