7 min · April 15, 2026 · Stardew Valley
Spring profit is about timing. Crops that grow fast fund your second planting; slow growers like cauliflower pay off if you plant early and protect them with scarecrows.
Crop snapshot
Potatoes: cheap seeds, chance of extra harvest — great for day 5–12 income. Cauliflower: one big payout if planted by day 5. Strawberries: best if bought at the festival and planted immediately.
Green beans keep producing after the first harvest — good if you hate replanting every few days.
Layout tip
Group sprinklers later; for spring, a simple grid with paths every four tiles is enough. Leave room to add quality sprinklers in summer without bulldozing your whole farm.