Example Data Table
| Crop |
Season |
Seed Cost |
Sell Price |
Growth |
Regrow |
Best Use |
| Parsnip |
Spring |
20 g |
35 g |
4 days |
0 |
Fast early cash |
| Blueberry |
Summer |
80 g |
50 g |
13 days |
4 days |
Repeat harvest planning |
| Cranberry |
Fall |
240 g |
75 g |
7 days |
5 days |
High seasonal volume |
| Ancient Fruit |
Greenhouse |
0 g |
550 g |
28 days |
7 days |
Long term profit |
Formula Used
Adjusted Growth = Ceiling(Growth Days × (1 − Speed Reduction ÷ 100)).
Regrow Harvests = 1 + Floor((Days Available − Adjusted Growth) ÷ Regrow Days).
Replanted Harvests = Floor(Days Available ÷ Adjusted Growth).
Total Units = Plots × Harvests × Yield Per Harvest.
Raw Revenue = Raw Units Sold × Raw Sell Price × Quality Multiplier × (1 + Raw Bonus ÷ 100).
Processed Revenue = Processed Units × Processed Price × (1 + Processed Bonus ÷ 100).
Total Cost = Seed Cost + Fertilizer Cost + Extra Plot Cost + Fixed Cost.
Net Profit = Gross Revenue − Total Cost.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the crop name, season, available days, and number of plots.
- Add growth days, regrow days, and replant preference.
- Enter seed cost, fertilizer cost, and any extra setup cost.
- Set sell price, quality multiplier, yield, and skill bonuses.
- Use the processing fields for wine, jelly, or other artisan plans.
- Press Calculate Profit to place the result below the header.
- Download CSV or PDF for saving, comparing, or sharing.
Planning Stardew Valley Farm Profit
A good farm plan starts before the first seed touches soil. Stardew Valley rewards timing, spacing, and repeat harvest planning. This calculator helps you compare crops with simple, editable numbers. You can enter seed price, sell price, plot count, growth time, regrowth time, and season length. The tool then estimates harvest count, gross income, total cost, net profit, and profit per day.
Why Profit Changes
Profit changes because each crop has different timing. Some crops mature once. Others regrow after the first harvest. A slow crop may still win if its selling price is high. A cheap seed can also beat an expensive seed when many plots are planted. Fertilizer, extra purchases, and selected quality levels can change the final margin quickly.
Using Quality and Yield
Quality is important in the game. Silver, gold, and iridium items sell for more than normal items. This calculator uses a quality multiplier, so you can test expected results. Yield per harvest also matters. One plant may produce one item. Another plant may produce several items. Enter the average yield you expect from each plot. Use cautious values when planning early farms.
Season and Regrowth Logic
The calculator estimates harvests from available days. It subtracts the first growth period. Then it checks whether regrowth is possible. If regrowth is zero, the crop is treated as a single harvest crop. If regrowth is greater than zero, extra harvests are counted until the season ends. Speed growth percentage can reduce the first growth period.
Better Decisions
Use the results to compare several planting ideas. Check net profit when money is tight. Check profit per plot when land is limited. Check profit per day when the season is short. The CSV and report downloads help you save each calculation. They are useful when building crop guides, planning multiplayer farms, or testing late game greenhouse choices.
Advanced Planning Tip
Run one calculation for each possible crop before buying seeds. Keep the same plot count for fair comparisons. Then adjust quality and yield after you unlock better tools, sprinklers, and farming bonuses. This method shows which crop fits your money, space, and season goals without guessing. It improves planning for every new farm year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this calculator handle regrow crops?
Yes. Enter the first growth days and the regrow days. The calculator counts the first harvest, then adds repeat harvests while days remain in the season.
What should I enter for single harvest crops?
Set regrow days to 0. Choose whether the crop should be replanted after harvest. Replanting increases harvests and seed costs together.
How does quality affect profit?
Quality uses a multiplier. Normal is 1.00, silver is 1.25, gold is 1.50, and iridium is 2.00. Higher quality increases raw crop revenue.
Can I estimate artisan goods?
Yes. Enter the percent processed, processed price, processed yield, and processed bonus. The tool combines raw sales and processed sales into one result.
What is profit per plot per day?
It divides net profit by plots and available days. This helps compare crops when farm space and season length both matter.
Does the calculator include sprinklers?
It does not model sprinkler layouts directly. Add sprinkler, fertilizer, or setup expenses in fixed cost or extra cost fields.
Why is my result negative?
A negative result means total costs exceed expected revenue. Reduce costs, increase quality, extend the season, process goods, or compare another crop.
Can I download my calculation?
Yes. After calculating, use the CSV or PDF button. The downloaded file includes the main result metrics for your farm plan.