Summary
Ginger Island was introduced toStardew Valleyin its 1.5 update and has proven a great addition to the game since then. With new quests, characters, and monsters, Ginger Island is equal parts fun and challenging!
It can also be a really useful space for players to get creative! On Ginger Island West, the plot of land below the Farmhouse has 767 free tiles that can be made use of in countless ways, from aesthetically pleasing customization toimplementing maximum profit-makingmachines. This list highlights some of the most fun, useful, and profitable ways to utilize the Ginger Island Farmland.
1Decoration
Use Catalogs To Customize The Farm
As mentioned, the Ginger Island Farmland can be customized however players wish. If a player is less focused on profit or has already achieved perfection inStardew Valley, they may wish toexercise some creativity- and the Ginger Island Farmland is a perfect place to do that!
While expensive to obtain, the originalFurniture Catalogueand the additional Furniture Catalogues fromStardew Valley’s 1.6 update (such as theJunimo Catalogueand theWizard Catalogue) offer excellent decorative items that align perfectly with Ginger Island’s theme.
2Trees
Tap Trees, Collect Fruit, Or Produce Mushrooms
At least 80 trees can be planted on Ginger Island’s Farmland, making it a great option toproduce a multitude of resources, fruit, or mushrooms.The most profitable tree to plantis aBananatree, which grows in 28 days from aBanana Saplingand produces 1 Banana every day. Once the tree has matured for three in-game years, it will start producing Iridium quality Bananas.
Placing aMushroom Lognext to non-fruit trees allows for a random type of mushroom to be produced every four days. This can be a great source ofPurple Mushroomwhich are a useful food, gift, and quest item throughoutStardew Valley. Non-fruit trees can also produceMaple Syrup,Oak Resin, orPine Tarwhen tapped - all useful resources for crafting and quests.
3Solar Panels
Supplies A Useful And Profitable Resource
Reserving approximately 250 tiles for walking space, 517Solar Panelcan be placed on Ginger Island Farmland, producing 517Battery Pack. At 500g per battery pack, they are avaluable item that can be sold in bulkfor a lot of gold.
Moreover,the Battery Pack is used for many useful crafting recipes, such as theIridium SprinklerandCrystalarium. A Battery Pack is also a key part of Mr. Qi’s “The Mysterious Qi” quest.
4Bee Houses
Get Lots Of Gold Every 3–4 Days
For the most optimal production ofHoneyon the Ginger Island Farmland, players will need 109Fairy Roseplanted and 627Bee House. There will be a one-time expense of 21,800g for the Fairy Rose seeds. However, once the seeds are planted and grown, the Bee Houses can generate 426,360g every 3 to 4 days.
Fairy Rose Honey is the most expensive type of HoneyinStardew Valley. With the Artisan profession, it can reach 952g per pot, raising the total possible gold from 627 Bee Houses to 596,904g.
5Pineapple
Utilize Ginger Island’s Native Fruit
There is room for 683Pineappleplants with 15Iridium Sprinkleron the Ginger Island Farmland.Pineapple plants are regenerative inStardew Valley, meaningthey regrow fruit automatically without needing to plant more seedsonce harvested.
The Ginger Island Farmland can house any crop from any season, allowing for this summer-specific plant to thrive and produce gold all year round!
6Crystalariums
Reproduce A Great Gift And Profitable Gemstone
As with the Solar Panels, 517Crystalariumcan be placed on the Ginger Island Farmland. The most optimal gem selection for the Crystalariums would beDiamond, as it is worth the most gold and is a liked or loved gift by everyStardew Valleyvillager.
The Gemologist Profession is particularly usefulif players decide to use Crystalariums as a money-making tactic, as it increases the selling price of all gems by 30%.
7Ancient Fruit
Tried And Tested Money-Maker
TheAncient Fruitisone of the most profitable crops inStardew Valley, and its regenerative plants make for a great use of the Ginger Island Farmland. Players can plant 683Ancient Seedswith 15Iridium Sprinklerto receive 619,481g for gold-quality fruit every 7 days.
Furthermore, to financially benefit even more, players can choose to place these fruits into either aKegorPreserves Jarto makegreatly profitable Artisan Goods.
8Preserves Jars
Make Profitable Jelly From Starfruit
With approximately 250 tiles for walking space, 517Preserves Jarcan be placed on the Ginger Island Farmland. When usingStarfruit(the most profitable crop inStardew Valley), these Preserves Jars can make up to 1,121,890g every 2-3 days.
Preserves Jars are quite simple to craft, and the recipe is available at Farming level 4 - making thema more accessible optionthan some others on this list.
9Fish Smokers
Double The Price Of All Fish
If 517 gold qualityLava Eelwere placed into 517Fish Smoker, players could earn up to 1,628,550g every 50 in-game minutes with the right professions.
This example may be a bit unrealistic, as it’s unlikely that players could catch enough fish to refill the Fish Smokers in just 50 in-game minutes. However, since Fish Smokers double the base value of all fish, players can stillexpect to make a good profit with almost any type of fishin the 517 Fish Smokers.
10Kegs
The Perfect Money-Maker
As with the other machines on this list, 517Kegcan be placed on the Ginger Island Farmland. The most advisable fruit to use in a keg isStarfruit, as it is the most valuable type ofWine. Priced at a 3,150g base value with the Artisan profession, players can expect to make 1,628,550g from 517 normal quality Starfruit Wine every 7 days.
This can increase even further when aged in the Farmhouse’s basement for 28 in-game days, whereby the 517Starfruit Wine would reach 3,257,100g total at Iridium Quality. Furthermore, Wine can be used in questsand as villager gifts. The great profit and usefulness of Wine makes placing Kegs on the Ginger Island Farmland a perfect utilization of the space.
