InStardew Valley, cultivating crops is essential for a successful farm. This farming simulation game has a diverse collection of seasonal crops, each with its unique growth requirements and profitability. One such crop exclusive to Summer isMelon– a sweet and juicy fruit, perfect for the hot weather.
Melons are ranked as thethird-most profitable crop in the Summer, after Starfruit and Red Cabbage. Growing Melons is an excellent choice for new players aiming to boost their earnings in the early years of their farm life inStardew Valley. This comprehensive guide covers how players can grow these juicy fruits and harvest them for maximum benefits.
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How to Grow Melons in Stardew Valley
To grow Melons on the farm, players will need Melon Seeds, which can be obtained through various sources:
When planted in the Summer, Melon Seeds take12 daysto grow into mature Melons, ready for harvest. This process can besped up by using Fertilizers, as shown in the table:
All crops grow10%faster, even without fertilizers, if players have chosen theAgriculturist Profession.
Melons are one of the threecrops inStardew Valleycapable of growing into a Giant Crop. Melon Seeds, when planted in a 3×3 square on the farm, have a1% chanceof growing into a Giant Melon. mTo harvest a Giant Melon, players need to hit it with their Axe at leastthree times. A Giant Melon may drop 15-21 normal Melons when harvested.
Additionally, Melon crops may grow by planting Mixed Seeds on Ginger Island.
Giant crops, including Melons, cannot be grown in the Greenhouse or in Garden Pots.
Uses of Melon in Stardew Valley
Melons can be consumed to boost the player’s Energy levels by 113 points and Health by 50 points. Additionally, Melons make the perfect gift for Penny, who loves receiving them. In fact,most of the villagers in Pelican Townwould happily accept Melons as a gift – except Haley, Jas, Abigail, and Vincent, who dislike Melons.
Melons are also required to complete afew bundles in the Community Center, namely theSummer Crops BundleandQuality Crops Bundlein the Pantry.
Melons can be sold forgood profits inStardew Valley. Their prices increase depending on the quality of the fruit and the player’s profession.
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Alternatively, theycan be placed into Kegsto produceMelon Wine, which sells for decent money. Melons can also be put in a Preserves Jar to makeMelon Jelly. Since both of these are Artisan Goods, their prices are influenced by the Artisan Profession, as shown in the table below:
Cooking Recipes
Melons are a key ingredientin the following recipes:
Stardew Valleyis available now for Android, iOS, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
