How to Get All the Crops in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Getting all the produce in Animal Crossing: New Horizons involves a bit of travel, patience, and a keen eye for visiting vendors. You can acquire a variety of crops and fruits for cooking, decorating, or simply adding to your island’s aesthetic. The primary method for obtaining new crops is by purchasing starts from Leif, either when he visits your island or at his stand on Harv’s Island. Additionally, you can find produce on boat tour islands and through ingredient exchanges during Turkey Day. This guide will detail exactly how to gather every crop available in the game.

Understanding the Different Types of Produce

It’s important to distinguish between fruits and crops. Fruits are the familiar apples, cherries, oranges, peaches, pears, and coconuts, which grow on trees and were a part of the game from the start. Crops are the newer additions to the game, introduced through updates. These crops include carrots, potatoes, sugar cane, tomatoes, and wheat. While fruits are obtained from trees, crops are grown from starts purchased from Leif.

Methods for Acquiring Crops

Leif’s Role

Leif is your go-to character for acquiring crop starts. He visits your island periodically, setting up his stall outside Residential Services. When he’s present, be sure to check his stock, as he typically sells two different types of starts. If Leif is not visiting your island, you can find him permanently stationed at a stand on Harv’s Island after you contribute to establishing the shops. Here, you can purchase starts whenever you need them. Leif’s stock rotates weekly so keep checking back.

Boat Tours and Mystery Islands

Another way to obtain produce is through boat tours with Kapp’n. These tours sometimes take you to islands that feature one type of produce. When you arrive, you’ll see already-grown crops that you can harvest. This is a great way to get your initial batch of crops if Leif isn’t offering what you’re looking for, or if you need a boost. Additionally, while it’s rare, mystery islands reachable through Nook Miles Tickets can occasionally have fruit trees containing a non-native fruit.

Ingredient Exchanges During Turkey Day

During the Turkey Day event, you’ll engage in cooking challenges with Franklin the Turkey. Sometimes, villagers will offer to exchange cooking ingredients. This can be another opportunity to acquire different types of produce. Although this is an annual event, it’s an enjoyable method to gather more produce.

How to Farm Crops

Obtain Starts

The first step to farming is getting your hands on starts. Purchase these from Leif when he is on your island or at his stand on Harv’s Island. He sells five different types: carrot starts, potato starts, sugar cane starts, tomato starts, and wheat starts.

Plant and Water Starts

Once you have your starts, find a suitable patch of land on your island and plant them. Once planted, water your starts using a watering can. Watering will ensure that the crop grows to its full potential. The start will grow into a harvestable crop after a few days.

Pick Crops

Once fully grown, simply walk up to the crop and press ‘Y’ to harvest it. Each plant typically produces three pieces of produce. You can then use your produce in cooking recipes, sell them, or even display them.

Strategic Crop Farming

Utilizing Wheat

Wheat is arguably the most useful crop to farm because it’s an essential ingredient in many popular and profitable cooking recipes. Flour is used in numerous recipes, and having a constant supply of wheat ensures you will always be able to craft.

Expanding Your Collection

Keep visiting Leif to purchase different starts each week. You can also visit your friends’ islands to exchange produce. Be strategic about planting them in large quantities and rotating them to ensure a consistent flow of ingredients.

Storing Produce

Keep a good stock of all produce in your storage so that you don’t run out. You’ll need the resources for cooking and crafting, especially when you encounter villagers’ requests or special events.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I get all the fruits in Animal Crossing?

You receive your native fruit when you start the game. Non-native fruits can be obtained by visiting mystery islands (rarely), boat tour islands, receiving them from villagers, or by trading with friends who have different fruits.

2. What are the six fruits in Animal Crossing?

The six fruits in Animal Crossing are: Apples, Cherries, Coconuts, Peaches, Pears, and Oranges.

3. Can I buy fruit from Leif?

No, Leif does not sell fruit. He sells crop starts, shrubs, and seeds. Fruit can be collected from trees on your island, mystery islands, or friends’ islands.

4. How does the “sister fruit” work?

Your sister fruit is the other non-native fruit that can be found on mystery islands or received via mail. It’s one of the main two fruits that will naturally appear in your game, besides your native fruit.

5. What is the most profitable crop to harvest in the game?

Wheat is the most useful because it is used in many recipes, making it more “profitable” in a way to craft more valuable dishes. In terms of selling, there’s no singular crop that stands out as the most profitable, so it’s best to harvest a variety.

6. Does it matter what fruit I have on my island?

Not really. There’s no significant gameplay difference between any of the fruits other than in some specific cooking recipes. However, your island’s native fruit is the one you can find more often.

7. What is the rarest fruit in Animal Crossing?

The perfect fruit is the rarest fruit, but it is a variation of your native fruit and not a different kind of fruit itself. The other non-native fruits are uncommon, but readily obtainable through multiple methods.

8. Can I get all fruits and crops from mystery islands?

Mystery islands will mostly have your native fruit and sometimes your “sister fruit”. It’s very rare to find an island with a different type of non-native fruit, and crop islands are only accessible by Kapp’n tours.

9. What day does Leif come to my island?

Leif can come on any day and will stay until 5 AM, the daily reset time for the game. Check regularly to see if he’s visited. Alternatively, he has a permanent shop on Harv’s Island.

10. How often does Leif’s stock change at Harv’s Island?

Leif’s inventory at Harv’s Island refreshes every week, giving you new options of starts and seeds, so be sure to check back!

11. Can you get bananas in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

No, bananas are not available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. They were present in previous versions of Animal Crossing but did not make a return.

12. Can I give Isabelle a seashell for her task?

Yes, Isabelle asks for simple tasks like giving her a seashell, a bug, or a fish during the early stages of the game.

13. Can you give villagers fruit in Animal Crossing?

Yes, you can gift villagers fruit. This is often used in the “fruit stack” trick to obtain their photo more easily. Gifting fruits is a way of earning friendship points with villagers.

14. What are some popular Dream Island codes?

Some popular Dream Island codes include: Elmertown (DA-5987-9629-0808), Disney (DA-5692-0203-6659), and Gardenia (DA-4265-7443-3777). Dream Islands are a fun way to visit other players’ islands and get inspiration.

15. What happens if I eat 10 fruits in Animal Crossing?

Eating 10 fruits will give you a temporary strength boost. You’ll be able to uproot trees, break boulders with a shovel, and have more power when needed. The power only lasts until you use the strength boost.

By combining these methods and tips, you’ll be well on your way to acquiring all available crops and fruits in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, enhancing your island experience and culinary adventures. Happy farming!