What Can I Turn Ancient Fruit Into? A Comprehensive Guide
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The Ancient Fruit is a highly sought-after crop in Stardew Valley, known for its impressive profitability and versatility. But beyond simply selling it raw, the question arises: What can you actually do with this ancient marvel? The answer is quite diverse, offering multiple avenues for maximizing its potential. In essence, you can turn Ancient Fruit into four main categories of items: jelly, wine, seeds, and even gifts. Let’s delve into each of these in detail.
Processing Ancient Fruit: The Options
Turning Ancient Fruit into Jelly
Using a Preserves Jar, you can transform Ancient Fruit into Ancient Fruit Jelly. The base selling price of this jelly is a respectable 1,150g. However, if you have the Artisan profession, this price increases to a more appealing 1,610g. While jelly is a solid option for processing your haul, it’s not the most profitable one overall.
Fermenting Ancient Fruit into Wine
The most profitable way to use Ancient Fruit is to convert it into Ancient Fruit Wine using a Keg. The base selling price for Ancient Fruit Wine is a considerable 1,650g. With the Artisan profession, this jumps to 2,310g. Furthermore, if you have the patience and resources, you can age your wine in a Cellar using Casks. This process can drastically increase the value of your wine to the point where Iridium Quality Ancient Fruit Wine can sell for a whopping 3,300g per bottle, and even 4,620g under certain circumstances.
Creating More Seeds
If you are looking to expand your Ancient Fruit empire, you can use the Seed Maker to turn a single Ancient Fruit into one to three Ancient Seeds. While there is a small (1.99%) chance that you will get mixed seeds instead, this is the primary way of growing your supply of Ancient Fruit without relying on finding more Ancient Seed artifacts. This ensures you can replant the fruit and further develop your highly profitable farm.
Using Ancient Fruit as Gifts
While not the most common use, Ancient Fruit can be gifted to villagers. The value of the Ancient Fruit in the form of a gift is its base selling price which is between 550g-1100g. While this is less profitable than making wine, it is a valuable gift that would be well received by many of the villagers in Stardew Valley.
Maximizing Profitability: A Comparison
While the raw Ancient Fruit has its value, its real power lies in processing it.
- Raw Fruit: Sells for 550g – 1100g. Good for immediate cash.
- Jelly (Preserves Jar): Sells for 1,150g (base) or 1,610g (Artisan). A decent option, but less profitable than wine.
- Wine (Keg): Sells for 1,650g (base) or 2,310g (Artisan). Significantly more profitable than jelly.
- Iridium Quality Wine: Sells for 3,300g – 4,620g (aged in casks). The highest profit potential, particularly with aging in the cellar.
The most profitable route is aging Ancient Fruit Wine in the cellar to obtain Iridium Quality. While the wait time is longer, the financial rewards are unmatched for this crop.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ancient Fruit
1. Is Ancient Fruit the most profitable crop?
While not the most valuable in terms of single-unit selling price, Ancient Fruit is arguably the best crop overall due to its regrowing nature and ability to be turned into Wine which is high value. It’s exceptionally efficient in the Greenhouse, providing a consistent and reliable income stream. It takes time to get the seeds, but once you do, it’s one of the best things to plant.
2. Can I plant Ancient Seeds outdoors?
Yes, you can plant Ancient Seeds outdoors as long as the season does not end on the 28th of summer or 6th of fall (using deluxe speed-gro) if your crop is to reach maturity. It’s advisable to use a Greenhouse for year-round planting and maximum output. You cannot plant Ancient Seeds in Garden Pots.
3. How do I get my first Ancient Seed?
Your first Ancient Seed is typically obtained by donating the Ancient Seed artifact to the Museum. Gunther will reward you with one pack of plantable Ancient Seeds and a crafting recipe to create more.
4. Is it worth making Ancient Fruit Wine?
Absolutely! Turning Ancient Fruit into Wine significantly increases its value. The highest profit comes from aging this wine to Iridium Quality in your cellar.
5. Is it better to make Jelly or Wine from Ancient Fruit?
Wine is far more profitable than Jelly. While both have their place, for maximizing earnings, focus on making Ancient Fruit Wine.
6. How long does it take for Ancient Fruit to grow?
Ancient Fruit takes 28 days to grow initially. After that, they regrow every 7 days, allowing for consistent harvesting.
7. Can I use the Seed Maker to make more Ancient Seeds?
Yes, you can put a single Ancient Fruit into a Seed Maker to get 1-3 Ancient Seeds. There is a small chance you will get mixed seeds instead.
8. What is the best crop for the Greenhouse?
Ancient Fruit is widely considered the best crop for the Greenhouse due to its regrowing nature and ability to produce profitable Wine.
9. Is Starfruit or Ancient Fruit better for profit?
While Starfruit wine can be worth more, Ancient Fruit seeds are essentially free, making it a more cost-effective, and convenient option over the long term. Especially when in the Greenhouse.
10. Can I sell raw Ancient Fruit?
Yes, you can sell raw Ancient Fruit. However, you’ll get much more profit by processing it into Jelly or, even better, Wine.
11. Should I fill my Greenhouse with Ancient Fruit?
Many players find it is best to fill the majority of their Greenhouse with Ancient Fruit because of the profitability. It provides an endless supply of income.
12. Is it worth aging wine in the Cellar?
Yes, absolutely. Aging Ancient Fruit Wine to Iridium Quality in your cellar drastically increases its selling price, making it one of the most profitable activities in the game.
13. Can I get the Artisan profession?
Yes, you can select the Artisan profession at level 10. The Artisan profession will give you a 40% increase in price for artisan goods. This will also increase the value of your Ancient Fruit goods such as Jelly and Wine.
14. Is Ancient Fruit the highest paying fruit?
No, Sweet Gem Berries (from Rare Seeds) have a higher base sell price, but Ancient Fruit is a consistent crop in the long term and has better profit when turned into Wine.
15. How do I get more Casks?
You get Casks in the Cellar of your house when it is upgraded for the third time. Casks are used to age products for higher value.
By understanding all the options available, you can fully unlock the potential of the Ancient Fruit and significantly boost your earnings in Stardew Valley. Happy farming!