How to Get Vegetables from Harv’s Island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The primary way to acquire vegetables from Harv’s Island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is by purchasing vegetable starts from Leif’s vendor stall. Once unlocked, Leif sets up shop permanently on Harv’s Island and offers a selection of plant starts each day. You can buy these starters, take them back to your island, plant them, and grow your own harvest of delicious vegetables. This guide will break down exactly how to access Leif, the vegetables available, and everything else you need to know about getting your garden going using Harv’s Island.
Unlocking Leif’s Shop on Harv’s Island
Before you can start purchasing vegetable starts, you’ll need to unlock Leif’s shop on Harv’s Island. Here’s how:
- Visit Harv’s Island: You’ll need to have met Harvey on your own island first. He will eventually visit and invite you to his island. This begins the Harv’s Island Photo Studio tutorial.
- Find the Gyroids: On Harv’s Island, you will notice multiple gyroids dotted across the plaza.
- Donate to the Third Gyroid: You need to focus on the third gyroid on the right side of the plaza. This gyroid will inform you that you can invite a “botany expert with the greenest of thumbs”, which is, of course, Leif.
- Contribute 100,000 Bells: To set up Leif’s stall, you must donate 100,000 Bells to this gyroid.
- Wait for Leif to Arrive: After donating, Leif’s vendor stall will appear the following day. This means you’ll have to visit the island the day after you donate.
Once you’ve completed these steps, Leif’s shop will be a permanent fixture on Harv’s Island, offering a consistent way to acquire vegetable starts.
Purchasing Vegetable Starts from Leif
Leif’s stall on Harv’s Island sells a rotation of items each day. His key offerings that you will be interested in are two different types of vegetable starts. These are randomly chosen and will change each day.
The available vegetables are:
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Wheat
- Pumpkins
- Sugarcane
You will find 2 random vegetable starts for sale on any given day, along with other items like flower seeds and bushes. It’s important to visit him daily if you’re looking to gather all the different kinds of starts for your island farm.
What to Do After Purchasing Starts
After purchasing vegetable starts from Leif, you’ll need to take them back to your island and plant them. Here’s how:
- Select the Start: In your inventory, select the vegetable start you wish to plant.
- Plant on Soil: Stand in the open space you wish to plant and select “Plant”.
- Water Daily: For the plants to grow, it is recommended that you water your plants daily to encourage their growth.
The vegetable will be ready to harvest in three days. After the first harvest, they will regrow in three days. You don’t need to replant them.
Other Ways to Obtain Vegetables
While Leif’s shop on Harv’s Island is the most consistent way to obtain vegetable starts, there are a few other methods you may encounter:
- Leif’s Visits to Your Island: Leif also visits your island periodically and will set up a temporary shop outside of Resident Services. However, his selection will likely not include all the starts that you are looking for. The selection also rotates.
- Boat Tours with Kapp’n: Sometimes, when taking a boat tour with Kapp’n, you’ll find yourself on an island that has a single type of vegetable growing. This is a good opportunity to collect a few of that particular vegetable.
- Ingredient Exchanges: On Turkey Day, villagers will participate in cooking and trading various ingredients.
- Trading with other players: Trading is the fastest way to acquire the vegetables and crops that you want.
These additional methods can help supplement your vegetable supply, but Leif’s shop on Harv’s Island remains the most reliable source.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How often does Leif’s inventory change on Harv’s Island?
Leif’s inventory, including the two vegetable starts, changes daily. It’s a good idea to check his stock every day to collect all the different varieties.
2. Can I get all the vegetables from Leif on Harv’s Island?
Yes, over time you can obtain all six types of vegetables – carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, wheat, pumpkins, and sugarcane – from Leif’s stall on Harv’s Island.
3. Do I need to water the vegetables to make them grow?
While not strictly required, watering your vegetable starts will ensure they grow in three days. If you fail to water your plants, they will still grow; however, this process will be much slower.
4. How long does it take for vegetables to fully grow?
It takes three days for vegetables to fully grow and be ready for harvest. After the first harvest, they will regrow in three days.
5. Can I move the vegetables after planting them?
No, once planted, you cannot move the vegetable plants without destroying them.
6. What can I do with harvested vegetables?
Harvested vegetables are used in various cooking recipes in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. They are important for making meals and dishes within the game.
7. Can I sell the vegetables for profit?
Yes, you can sell your harvested vegetables at Nook’s Cranny for Bells, though the profit is minimal. They are much more valuable in cooking recipes.
8. Do vegetables expire?
No, harvested vegetables do not expire and can be stored in your home storage.
9. Is Leif on Harv’s Island different than the Leif who visits my island?
No, it is the same Leif! Once you have the stall set up, Leif will only appear on Harv’s island. He will no longer make visits to your own island.
10. How do I know what kind of vegetable start I’m planting?
Each vegetable start has a unique appearance, making it easy to identify once you have seen each start. There is also an icon for each type of start in your inventory.
11. Can I only get vegetables from Leif?
No, you can also get vegetables from Kapp’n tours and by trading with other players. However, Leif’s shop on Harv’s Island is the most reliable method for obtaining vegetable starts.
12. Do I need a specific type of soil to grow vegetables?
No, you can grow vegetables on any normal soil on your island. There is no specific type required.
13. What do I need to do to unlock all of the vendors on Harv’s Island?
Each vendor requires a 100,000 bell donation to the gyroid on the area where they would like to set up. You must donate one per day. It takes a minimum of 7 days to unlock all the vendors on Harv’s Island.
14. Does Harv’s Island change every day?
Harv’s Island does not change every day, but it is important to note that the goods offered by Kicks, Saharah, Redd and Leif do. They change every Monday, and Redd also changes his inventory after each purchase.
15. Can you invite villagers to Harv’s island?
Yes! You can invite villagers to Harv’s Island and take photos of them in his studio. However, you cannot have them visit the plaza.
By understanding how to utilize Leif’s shop on Harv’s Island, you can consistently grow your own vegetables and fully experience the cooking element of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Happy farming!