Stardew Valley became popular in the past several years – kids, teens, young adults, and even senior citizens have shown interest in this farming game. I recently read a post about two senior citizens who play Stardew Valley. The wife fell in love with the game first, then his husband joined in. Now, they’re playing together every single day, and the husband even said, “Man, my heart was pumping! That was great!”. This is what games are for. To make us feel alive, happy, connected, and entertained.

But as calm and cozy as the game feels, one thing every new player wonders is how to earn money fast. After all, you’ll need gold to buy seeds, upgrade your tools, and build the farm of your dreams. This game is basically an offline game, so if you’re playing on mobile, you won’t need a mobile wireless service to play this game. It’s the same for PC and tablet, unless you’re playing the co-op mode.

So without further ado, here are the best and easiest ways to earn money fast in Stardew Valley.

1. Focus on planting and fishing in the first season.

At the start of the game, the two things you can make money off of quickly are farming and fishing. These two activities are the backbone of your income during your first season, especially when you don’t have access to animals or advanced tools yet. Start by using your starting gold to buy seeds from Pierre’s General Store. Crops like Parsnips, Potatoes, and Cauliflower are great choices for beginners since they sell for a decent amount and don’t take too long to grow.

When you have spare time or energy, just head to the river or beach and start fishing. Fishing can be tough at first, but once you get the hang of the mini-game, it becomes one of the most profitable early-game activities. Just don’t forget to water your crops before you do something else.

2. Don’t forget to forage.

Foraging is probably the easiest way to earn additional gold, but it can be very time-consuming. You just need to pick up whatever you find around the map. Things like leeks, dandelions, daffodils, and wild horseradish are what you’ll find during Spring. These items might not sell for much individually, but if you collect a bunch every day, the gold adds up fast.

You can find forageable items almost everywhere. Near your farm, in the forest south of town, around the mountain lake, or at the beach. Speaking of the beach, don’t forget to check there regularly because seashells, coral, and sea urchins can sell for a decent price too.

3. Make sure to check which crops give you the most money.

Just like how you search for the best bang for your buck when choosing streaming services, the process is similar to this. You can just search for the best crops, like for example, in Spring, Cauliflower and Potatoes are among the best choices. Cauliflower takes a bit longer to grow but gives you a huge profit once it’s ready to harvest. Potatoes, on the other hand, grow faster and have a chance to give you more than one per harvest, which means extra income for the same effort.

4. Make lots of tappers and place them on trees.

Once you have enough resources, prioritize tappers and attach them to trees around your farm. Tappers slowly produce valuable items like maple syrup, oak resin, and pine tar, all of which sell for a good amount of gold or can be used to craft useful equipment later on. These don’t require daily attention, which makes them a perfect passive source of income. It might take a bit of time to get started since you need copper bars and wood to make each tapper.

Wrapping Up

Stardew Valley has a lot to offer if you’re looking for a chill game that allows you to build your own world the way you like it. I’ve always dreamt of living on a farm, so I truly enjoy the gameplay. If you’re like me but are struggling to earn gold, give these tips a try. I’ve played this game for many years, so I know what I’m talking about. Good luck!