The first time aStardew Valleyplayer comes across anAncient Seed, they may not know exactly what to do with it. Ancient Seeds are exceptionally rare, only ever found in artifact dig spots in the Cindersap Forest or the Mountain. They scarcely spawn even there, with a 0.7% chance of appearing each time the player digs up a plot, and may take several in-game years to find.
By the time a player comes across their first of these exceedingly unusual artifacts, they’re familiar enough with the ins and outs ofseeds inStardew Valley: plant them, and something will grow. But unlike other in-game seeds, there are no details in the Ancient Seed’s flavor text: no season or growing time, just a suggestion that Gunther might know more if they were to donate it to the museum. But many players will be loath to part with such a rare artifact, just as they may have been when they found their firstPrismatic Shard. Thankfully, the choice isn’t as complicated as it seems.
What To Do With Ancient Seeds In Stardew Valley
They Belong In A Museum
Unfortunately,the firstAncient Seedthe player finds won’t actually grow anything. If they try to plant it, they’ll only be met with an error message. As a matter of fact,players will have to donate their first Ancient Seed to the museum in order to gain a plantable version. Immediately after doing so, they’ll unlock a new reward at the museum: a single pack of plantableAncient Seeds, and the crafting recipe to make more of them. This only requires a single Ancient Seed to craft.
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With that, players can return to the farm and plant their newAncient Seedsimmediately. They can be planted in any season in which crops grow (Spring, Summer, or Fall), and take a full 28 days to produce a singleAncient Fruit.
If the player somehow finds a plantable Ancient Seed before the artifact version, they can put the plantable version into aDeconstructorto gain the artifact.
Ancient Fruit Is Extremely Valuable
Making Millions Off Ancient Fruit Wine
Although the first Ancient Seed is better off donated,players will want to start growing Ancient Fruit as soon as possible, as it’s one of the most valuable crops in the entire game. At the base selling price, an average quality Ancient Fruit sells for 550g, making it the second-most expensive crop, only surpassed byStarfruitat 750. Couple that with the fact that it can be planted in any season (even in Winter, as long as the player has a greenhouse), and Ancient Fruit becomes one of the most reliable ways to make a steady,significant income inStardew Valley.
Once the player has set up a handful ofKegsandSeed Makers, and has upgraded their house to include a cellar,they can set up a highly profitable Ancient Fruit Wine operation. Simply keep a constant supply of Ancient Fruit growing in the greenhouse, converting a handful of each harvest into more seeds, and putting the rest directly into kegs. Once the wine is ready, age it up to iridium quality in the cellar to make 4,620g a pop.
So, while the player’s first Ancient Seed may not be useful in the way they expect, it can eventually be turned into a very valuable source of income. Putting the first one to good use, though, is vital in setting oneself up for success inStardew Valley.
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is a charming indie farming scene that took the world by storm. After inheriting a run-down farm from their grandfather, the player moves to Stardew Valley to start a new life away from the city. Grow crops, raise animals, befriend the villagers, and discover the secrets the valley has to offer.
