Stardew Valley 
Strawberry Guide: How to Grow Strawberry in Spring (8-Day Growth, Profit & Tips)
The Strawberry is a fruit crop in Stardew Valley. This plump, delicious berry will continue to produce after the first harvest. It grows in Spring and is one of the most reliable ways to build early-season income, so it belongs in almost every farm plan.
At a Glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Season | Spring |
| Growth time | 8 days then regrows every 4 days |
| Regrow | Yes (4 days) |
| Seed cost | Egg Festival (100g) |
| Sell price | 120g |
| Max quality | Iridium |
| Category | fruit |
| Trellis | No |
| Giant crop | No |
| Farming XP | 18 |
How to Grow
Plant Strawberry Seeds in tilled, watered soil at the start of the season. The crop takes 8 days to mature and then produces again every 4 days after the first harvest. Water every morning (or set up a sprinkler) so the growth timer never pauses.
Harvest strategy: This is a multi-harvest crop — plan to keep it planted all season and collect repeatedly.
Profit Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Net profit per plant | 20g |
| Harvests per season | ~6 |
| Approx. season profit per plant | 620g |
With the Tiller profession, crop sell prices increase by 10%, lifting the season profit per plant to about 692g. Multiplied across a 12×8 field, this crop becomes a solid seasonal income source.
Tips & Pairings
- Artisan processing: this crop can be processed into Wine, Jelly, Dried Fruit for even higher value.
- Sprinklers: pair it with a sprinkler layout in the Farm Layout Planner to automate watering from day one.
- Quality: with higher Farming skill and fertilizer, silver/gold/iridium quality harvests raise the sell price well above the base 120g.
- Season end: crops wither at season change — time plantings so the final harvest lands before the 28th.