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Among the many methods to gain money in Stardew Valley, planting crops is likely the most popular option. Of course, as a farming sim, this feature is a must-have. Other than that, there are many ways of making big money in Stardew Valley, like raising livestock and processing their products.

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When players first start Stardew Valley, they'll quickly find that there's a General Store that sells different kinds of seeds. However, among them, there are no Strawberry Seeds to be found. This is because this item can only be obtained two weeks after Springtime.

How To Get Strawberry Seeds In Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley Strawberry Seeds sources

Strawberry Seeds in Stardew Valley are only purchasable at the Egg Festival. Each seed will cost 100g. Afterward, farmers can use the Seed Maker to make more seeds off harvested Strawberries.

Egg Festival

Egg Festival In Stardew Valley

The Egg Festival is held on Spring 13 in Pelican Town Square. It resembles Easter, where the townspeople will go Egg Hunting in one part of the festival. Before initiating the Egg Hunt, players need to ensure that they've done socializing. This is because the festival will end after the hunt. Socializing and purchasing decorations and Strawberry Seeds should also be done beforehand.

If players wish to participate in the event, they can enter the Town Square between 9 am and 2 pm. To initiate the mini-game, talk to Lewis until the race is triggered.

Within the next 50 seconds, players and some villagers will search for colorful eggs around the town. In a single-player game, farmers have to collect nine colored eggs to win. For their first win, players will be rewarded with a Straw Hat. Afterward, they'll receive 1000g instead.

Seed Maker

Level 9 Farming in Stardew Valley

Seed Maker can be crafted once players reach Level 9 in Farming. As the name implies, this equipment will make seeds off harvested crops. On average, one crop will yield two seeds.

Growing Strawberry In Stardew Valley

Stages of Strawberry in Stardew Valley

Strawberry is one of the best crops in Stardew Valley. This fruit can yield a lot of profit when players first start the game, so they should save as much money as possible before the Egg Festival.

Strawberry takes eight days to mature and will continue producing every four days afterward. So if farmers plant it by the Egg Festival (Spring 13), their Strawberries can be harvested twice before Summer. After harvest, players can also process the item into Artisan Goods. This includes Strawberry Jelly and Strawberry Wine. Both will take time to make, but they will also increase the value of the fruit.

What Is Strawberry For In Stardew Valley

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​​​​​​Other than for profit, Strawberries can also be used as a gift in Stardew Valley. If players wish to give the fruit, the best recipients would be the father-daughter, Demetrius and Maru. Other than that, these people like Strawberry:

  • Elliott
  • Harvey
  • Jodi
  • Kent
  • Leah
  • Linus
  • Pam
  • Robin
  • Sandy
  • Shane

Meanwhile, these villagers dislike Strawberry:

  • Abigail
  • Haley
  • Jas
  • Vincent

Stardew Valley is available now on Android, iOS, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.

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