Power Guide to Best Crops for Maximum Profit. The 1.6 update of Meadowlands Farm in Stardew Valley offers a transformative experience for farmers who enjoy combining livestock with small-scale, high-efficiency planting. While this map prioritizes animals—starting you off with two chickens and unique bluegrass patches—smart crop choices can still earn you big profits, even with less space.
Here’s a comprehensive list of the best crops to grow on Meadowlands Farm, how to maximize your land, and answers to frequently asked questions.
What Makes Meadowlands Farm Unique?
- Smaller Cropland: You have less fertile ground compared to other maps due to ponds, bluegrass patches, and the farm’s animal-centric design.
- Instant Livestock Start: You begin with a small coop and two chickens rather than standard turnip seeds.
- Exclusive Blue Grass: Animals love this grass—let them graze for bonus happiness and productivity, saving on hay costs.
- 3 Ponds & River: Useful for irrigating crops and fishing, but further shrink plantable space.
Best Crops Per Season for Meadowlands Farm
Due to space limitations, select high-value or regenerative crops to maximize yield per tile. Here’s what expert players and the latest guides recommend:
Spring
- Strawberries: Best profit; buy seeds at the Egg Festival (Spring 13) and plant immediately for as many harvests as possible.
- Potatoes: High ROI and chance for bonus yields; plant early for quick turnover.
- Cauliflower: Big payout but longer to mature; plant only if you have patience and space.
- Carrots (1.6+): Fast-growing (3 days), and carrot seeds can be found by hoeing “greenish roots” in the ground.
- Mixed Seeds: Use any “free” seeds to fill gaps.
Summer
- Blueberries: Exceptional for repeat harvests, maximizing tile efficiency during Summer.
- Hops: Profitable with kegs, also regrowable. Great if you plan to invest in artisan goods later.
- Corn: Not the most profitable per day but grows in both summer and fall—plant early to get dual-season harvests.
Fall
- Cranberries: Top choice for sustained, frequent harvests and strong per-tile value.
- Pumpkins: Best for big one-off payouts, excellent for limited space.
- Yams & Grapes: Good for variety, with moderate profits and use in bundles.
Greenhouse (after unlocking)
- Ancient Fruit & Starfruit: Ultimate long-term profit for small farming space—grow these once your greenhouse is built.
- Fruit Trees: Use border space in the greenhouse for apples, pomegranates, mangoes, and more—they bear fruit year-round.
Meadowlands Farm Pro Farming Tips
- Small but Mighty: Focus on tightly packed, regrowable crops to maximize every tile.
- Upgrade Early: Rebuild the Greenhouse via the Pantry Bundle or Joja route as soon as possible to unlock high-profit crops and trees.
- Choose Fruit Bat Cave: Since space is tight, having fruit bats provides rare, useful fruit for bundles and artisan goods.
- Don’t Mow Bluegrass: Let animals graze for free hay and boosts to animal products.
- Automate with Sprinklers: Use limited land efficiently with Iridium (best) or Quality Sprinklers, especially in the Greenhouse.
- Mayonnaise Empire: Supplement crop income by converting eggs from your (rapidly expanding) flock into mayonnaise for high profits.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What’s the best single crop for Meadowlands Farm?
For each season, strawberries (spring), blueberries (summer), cranberries (fall), and ancient fruit/starfruit (greenhouse) provide the highest profit per tile.
Would it be advisable to focus on crops or concentrate solely on animals?
Both! Animals are a core component of this map, while crops are essential for generating cash flow, creating recipes, completing bundles, and achieving community center goals. Please make the most of your limited space.
What’s special about the bluegrass?
Animals love it—let them graze instead of cutting for hay, which increases happiness and product quality.
What’s the fastest way to unlock the Greenhouse?
Focus on the Pantry Bundle in the Community Center (or pay Joja 35,000g). This gives you year-round crop potential regardless of outdoor space.
Can I plant fruit trees on Meadowlands Farm?
Yes. Use the greenhouse for optimal fruit tree placement—18 trees fit around the border for year-round harvests.
Will sprinklers cover all my crops?
With careful planning, a few iridium or quality sprinklers can cover your main garden and maximize yields in both outdoor fields and greenhouses.
With the Meadowlands Farm, you can raise joyful animals and grow a powerhouse garden with just a few smart decisions. Plant the right crops, focus on profits per tile, and build up your artisan empire—your small farm will yield huge rewards!
