Cauliflower sells for a base price of 175g in Stardew Valley. This vegetable crop grows in spring and takes 12 days to mature. Prices rise with quality levels and professions.
Base Selling Prices
Regular cauliflower without stars fetches 175g at the shipping bin. Silver quality boosts this to 218g. Gold quality reaches 262g, and iridium quality tops at 350g.
These values make cauliflower a strong early-game profit source. Seeds cost 80g each at Pierre’s, yielding a net gain per harvest. Quality depends on your farming skill and fertilizers.
Profession Impacts
The Tiller profession adds a 10% bonus to crop sales. This raises regular cauliflower to 192g, silver to 239g, gold to 288g, and iridium to 385g. Choose Tiller early for maximum returns.
Artisan profession shines later with processed goods. It increases values from kegs or preserves jars. Balance your skill tree based on farm goals.
Processing for Profit
Turn cauliflower into juice using a keg for 393g base, or 550g with Artisan. Cheese press makes Cauliflower Cheese, adding more value over time.
Processing multiplies earnings but requires upfront builds. Basic sales work best for beginners. Giant crops from 3×3 grids double yields when harvested with an axe.
Growth and Seasons
Plant seeds in spring for 12-day growth. Use Speed-Gro to shorten to 10 days or less. Greenhouse unlocks year-round farming after Pantry Bundle.
Two harvests fit per spring without boosts. Year two profits soar with farming level 6 quality chances. Compare to potatoes: cauliflower nets 95g profit per tile versus 30g.
Maximizing Earnings
Buy seeds on Spring 1 for bulk planting. A 10×10 plot yields over 3,500g in year one. Reserve some for festivals like Night Market at 80g per seed.
Quality fertilizers push iridium rates higher. Combine with bundles like Spring Crops for Joja or Community Center progress. Sell extras to meet quests or gifts, such as Jodi’s recipe needs.
Comparisons to Other Crops
Cauliflower outperforms many spring options. Potatoes mature faster at 6 days but sell for 50g base. Kale hits 100g in 6 days, green beans 40g in 10.
| Crop | Days to Mature | Base Price | Year 1 Profit per Tile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower | 12 | 175g | 1,250g |
| Potato | 6 | 50g | 750g |
| Kale | 6 | 100g | 1,000g |
| Green Bean | 10 | 40g | 800g |
This table shows cauliflower’s edge with quality scaling.
Advanced Strategies
Greenhouse plots generate steady income post-bundle. Process 80% into artisan goods for 20-30% more profit. Track growth calendars for Speed-Gro variants.
Max farming hits 525g per iridium head. Giant versions amplify this in large grids. Integrate with animal products for recipes like Cheese Cauliflower.
Uses Beyond Selling
Cauliflower completes Spring Crops Bundle. Maru loves it as a gift. Cook into recipes or tailor items. Quests occasionally request it.
Energy restores scale with quality: regular gives +75 energy/+33 health, iridium +195/+87. Stock for tough days in mines or Skull Cavern.
FAQs
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Where do I buy cauliflower seeds?
Seeds cost 80g at Pierre’s General Store or 40g to sell extras. Night Market offers them in winter for 80g.
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How long until first harvest?
Plant on Spring 1 for maturity on day 13. Speed-Gro cuts to 10 days.
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Is processing worth it?
Keg juice yields 393g base, far above 175g raw. Artisan boosts to 550g.
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Can I grow it all year?
Yes, in the greenhouse after Pantry Bundle. Otherwise, spring only.
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What’s the profit per seed?
95g base after 80g seed cost. Tiller makes 112g, quality pushes higher.