Stardew Valley immerses players in a world where nature and self-sufficiency reign supreme, making foraging a key gameplay element. Each season unveils an assortment of mushrooms, fruits, and other gatherable items, essential for crafting artisan goods and culinary creations.
However, locating specific items can sometimes prove challenging, especially when players seek them in bulk. To assist with this endeavor, the following tables summarize the various forage items available in each season, detailing their most likely locations for collection from highest to lowest spawn rates.
Last Updated: December 20, 2024 by Demaris Oxman – With the much-anticipated 1.6 update now accessible on all platforms, farmers can explore the new features and items this version introduces. Enthusiastic foragers will notice enhancements such as the ability to transform various forage items into Juice or Pickles using Kegs and Preserves Jars. Additionally, exciting new elements like the Mushroom Log and the Green Rain event provide fresh opportunities for gathering. This guide has been revamped to furnish players with essential information for effectively foraging for mushrooms, flowers, berries, and more.
Year-Round Foraging Opportunities
Certain forage items can be collected throughout the year, depending on their unique environments, such as the Beach or the constant climate of Calico Desert. Below is a comprehensive table detailing year-round forage items and their probable locations:
| Item | Locations | Uses |
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| Calico Desert |
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| Ginger Island (shaken from trees) |
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| Ginger Island (small green fronds) |
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| Ginger Island Jungle |
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| The Volcano Dungeon |
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| The Mines |
Found by digging or using explosives |
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| Moss (available except Winter) |
Various crafting uses |
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| Mushrooms (Mushroom Log or Cave) |
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| Beach Forageables |
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| Right side of the beach (beyond the bridge) |
Crafting ingredient |
Spring Foraging
During Spring, foraging plays a crucial role, particularly in Year 1 when players often depend on these items for their early-game income. Even in subsequent years, these items remain valuable for profit and culinary purposes.
| Item | Locations | Uses |
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| Pelican Town, Railroad, Bus Stop |
Spring Foraging Bundle |
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| Cindersap Forest, Bus Stop, Railroad, Forest Farm |
Spring Foraging Bundle |
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| Backwoods and Mountain Areas |
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| Secret Woods |
Placement in Preserves Jars and Dehydrators |
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| Shaken from bushes (Spring 15-18) |
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| Tilled soil in Cindersap Forest |
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Summer Foraging
Though Summer often emphasizes farming, foraging remains a valuable activity. Players can effectively utilize foraged Grapes with a Seed Maker to generate Grape Starters for the fall season.
| Item | Locations | Uses |
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| Pelican Town, Cindersap Forest, Bus Stop, Railroad, Forest Farm |
Summer Foraging Bundle |
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| Cindersap Forest and Backwoods |
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| Secret Woods |
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| Forest Farm |
Placement in Preserves Jars and Dehydrators |
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| The Beach |
For various uses. |
Fall Foraging
Fall presents an excellent opportunity for foraging, with numerous items available in abundance. Many of these can be incorporated into popular recipes like Blackberry Cobbler and Plum Pudding.
| Item | Location | Uses |
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| Cindersap Forest, Secret Woods, Forest Farm |
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| Bus Stop, Mountain Areas |
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| Pelican Town, Cindersap Forest |
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| Secret Woods, Forest Farm |
Can be used for various bundles. |
Winter Foraging
Winter can limit earnings, especially early in gameplay. Nevertheless, foraging provides valuable income opportunities, with the potential to craft Wild Seeds and progressively cultivate them for additional yield.
| Item | Location | Uses |
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| Railroad, Cindersap Forest, Mountain |
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| Pelican Town, Railroad, Bus Stop |
Winter Forage Bundle |
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| Tilling soil in various areas |
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| Secret Woods, Backwoods, Pelican Town |
Various remixed bundles |
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| The Beach |
Contributes to the Field Research bundle. |
For a deeper dive into the wonderful world of foraging in Stardew Valley, visit the complete guide here.
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