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STARDEW VALLEY / TIPS

Sell vs Process

Raw crop sale and artisan processing lead to different income schedules.

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In practice: Compare gross revenue with machine throughput, time and professions.
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Overview

Raw crop sale and artisan processing lead to different income schedules.

02

How it works

Raw crop sale and artisan processing lead to different income schedules. Small routine improvements accumulate over a whole season.

03

Practical advice

Compare gross revenue with machine throughput, time and professions.

04

Mistakes to avoid

Do not assume processing every harvest is always best for a small farm.

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Guide / guidesArtisan Machines and Profit

Compare Kegs, Jars and newer 1.6 processing machines.

Crafting / craftingCheese Press

Artisan machine that processes suitable fresh milk into cheese products.

Items / itemsCloth

Processed textile used for tailoring and crafting.

Crafting / craftingDehydrator

1.6 machine that processes eligible fruit and mushrooms into dried products.

Crafting / craftingFish Smoker

1.6 fish processing station that can improve sales value of catches.

Items / itemsIridium Bar

Late-game processed metal useful for upgrades and valuable machines.

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