John Miller
Mushroom farming in Stardew Valley can be done in several ways. One way is to turn an underground Farm Cave into a mushroom cave. This option becomes available when the player accumulates a total of 25,000g in earnings, at which point Demetrius will offer the player a choice between growing mushrooms or fruit bats in the cave. Another way to farm mushrooms is by growing mushroom trees. This can be done by either waiting for a rare event in the Fall, when there is a 5% chance of a fully grown common tree turning into a mushroom tree, or by purchasing a Mushroom Tree Seed from Qi's Walnut Room on Ginger Island for five Qi Gems. Once a mushroom tree has been obtained, players can attach a tapper to it to produce Common, Red, and Purple Mushrooms.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location | Underground Farm Cave, accessed through a passage near the northern edge of The Farm |
| Requirements | Accumulate 25,000g in total earnings, then choose mushrooms over fruit bats |
| Types of Mushrooms | Common Mushrooms, Morels, Chanterelles, Red Mushrooms, Purple Mushrooms, Magma Caps |
| Obtaining Mushrooms | Foraging, growing in a cave, mushroom trees, mushroom logs, mushroom bins, tapping a mushroom tree |
| Benefits of Mushroom Cave | Free dehydrator, 5 foraging experience points per mushroom, normal quality mushrooms |
| Benefits of Mushroom Trees | Steady supply of mushrooms, chance to obtain Purple Mushrooms on the 10th and 20th of the month |
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What You'll Learn
Mushroom farming in the Farm Cave
If you opt for mushrooms, Demetrius will set up research specimens, and you'll soon be on your way to becoming a master mushroom farmer. Six mushroom boxes will be added to your cave, and various types of mushrooms will randomly grow in them. Common Mushrooms, Morels, and Chanterelles are the most frequent varieties, but you'll also find all four types required to craft the Life Elixir. Each mushroom you collect will earn you 5 Foraging experience points, and the cave now comes with a free dehydrator for your harvest.
Mushrooms grown in the cave will always be of normal quality, regardless of whether you choose the Botanist Profession. To increase your yield, make sure to collect the mushrooms regularly, as uncollected mushrooms will reduce the space available for new ones to spawn. You can also process Common Mushrooms into Fall Seeds using the Seed Maker recipe, and then craft them into Tea Saplings to either plant or sell.
Another way to farm mushrooms is by cultivating Mushroom Trees. These rare trees can be acquired through a special overnight event in the Fall, or by purchasing a Mushroom Tree Seed from Qi's Walnut Room on Ginger Island for five Qi Gems. You can attach a tapper to a Mushroom Tree to harvest Common, Red, and Purple Mushrooms. Chopping down a mature tree will yield four to six Red or Purple Mushrooms, and you can obtain a bonus mushroom from the stump.
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Foraging for mushrooms
Another way to obtain mushrooms is by growing mushroom trees. These can appear when a rare event is triggered during the Fall, where a fully grown common tree or stump transforms into a mushroom tree or stump. You can also purchase a Mushroom Tree Seed from Qi's Walnut Room on Ginger Island for five Qi Gems. Attaching a tapper to a mushroom tree will provide a steady supply of mushrooms without ruining the tree. The type of mushroom received depends on the previous harvest. For example, a Purple Mushroom can be obtained after harvesting on the 10th or 20th of the month, and a Red Mushroom can be obtained after harvesting a Purple Mushroom or during the Fall if a Purple Mushroom has been previously harvested. Chopping down a mushroom tree or stump will also yield Red and Purple Mushrooms, with a chance of receiving a Mushroom Cap.
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Obtaining Common Mushrooms
Foraging: Common Mushrooms can be found while foraging in specific locations during different seasons. In the Fall, you can forage for them throughout Stardew Valley. During Spring and Fall, they appear in the Secret Woods, while in the Forest Farm, you'll find them during Summer and Fall.
Mushroom Logs: Another way to obtain Common Mushrooms is by using Mushroom Logs. These can be crafted and placed on your farm, providing a steady supply of mushrooms over time.
The Farm Cave: After accumulating 25,000g in total earnings, Demetrius will offer you the option to choose between fruit bats or mushrooms for the Farm Cave. If you select mushrooms, you'll find Common Mushrooms growing in the cave. The mushrooms will grow in designated boxes and can be harvested every second day.
Mushroom Trees: Mushroom Trees are a rare occurrence in Stardew Valley, but they can provide a good source of Common Mushrooms. These trees can randomly appear during the Fall, transforming existing common trees or stumps into mushroom trees or stumps. You can also purchase a Mushroom Tree Seed from Qi's Walnut Room on Ginger Island for five Qi Gems. Attaching a tapper to a mushroom tree will provide a steady supply of Common Mushrooms, and chopping down the tree will yield additional Red and Purple Mushrooms.
The Mines: Common Mushrooms can be found in the Mines on levels 41-69 while the Shrine of Challenge is enabled or during the "Danger in The Deep" quest.
Other Methods: Common Mushrooms can also be obtained through less common methods, such as searching garbage cans during the Fall, collecting them from a mushroom bin in the Cave, or finding them in the Ginger Island mushroom cave. Additionally, they can be used for crafting and dyeing purposes, such as creating a shirt or dyeing fabric orange.
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Growing Mushroom Trees
Mushroom trees are the rarest wild tree type in Stardew Valley. Before the Ginger Island update, they would only appear when an extremely uncommon event occurred. Now, players can start their own mushroom farm.
The original way to get a mushroom tree was through a special overnight event in the Fall. Each night, there is a 5% chance of an event triggering. During the event, 10 tiles are chosen at random from across the entire farm region. At least one of these tiles must hold a fully grown common tree (pine, oak, or maple) or a common tree stump without a regular tapper on it. If your farm meets these requirements, the chosen tree or tree stump will turn into a mushroom tree or mushroom tree stump.
There is another way to get mushroom trees that is much more convenient. Players can go to Qi's Walnut Room on Ginger Island and buy a Mushroom Tree Seed for five Qi Gems. Players can only reach this room by completing most of the game's central content. There is also a chance that an existing mushroom tree will drop seeds, which will spread to the surrounding area. However, unlike a normal tree seed, players cannot dig up a mushroom seed with a tool.
Like other common trees, players can attach a tapper to a mushroom tree. The tapper will produce mushrooms instead of sap, specifically Common, Red, and Purple Mushrooms. Purple Mushrooms can be harvested on the 10th and 20th days of the month, and Red Mushrooms can be harvested after a Purple Mushroom or each day in Fall. Players can also get more mushrooms in the Fall by reattaching the tapper.
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Using Mushroom Logs
Mushroom logs are a great way to obtain Common Mushrooms in Stardew Valley. Here's a guide on how to use them effectively:
To start your mushroom log journey, you'll need to obtain some mushroom tree seeds. There are a few ways to get your hands on these seeds. The first option is to wait for the rare event in Fall, where there's a 5% chance each day that a spawning event will occur. During this event, the game will randomly select 10 tiles on your farm, and if any of those tiles have a fully grown, untapped common tree or tree stump, it will transform into a mushroom tree or stump. You can then wait for the mushroom tree to drop seeds, which you can collect and plant to grow more mushroom trees.
Alternatively, if you have access to Ginger Island, you can purchase a Mushroom Tree Seed from Qi's Walnut Room for five Qi Gems. This option is more convenient and guarantees you a seed without the need to wait for the rare event.
Once you have your mushroom tree seeds, you can plant them and care for them like any other tree in Stardew Valley. Make sure to give them enough space to grow and ensure they are unobstructed to increase the chances of successful growth.
As your mushroom trees grow, you'll want to consider attaching tappers to them. Tappers will provide you with a steady supply of mushrooms without having to chop down the trees. Depending on the previous harvest, tappers can yield Common, Red, or Purple Mushrooms. For Purple Mushrooms, make sure to harvest on the 10th and 20th of the month. After harvesting a Purple Mushroom, the next mushroom produced will be a Red Mushroom. You can expect increased mushroom production in the Fall, but you may need to reattach the tapper to take advantage of this.
In addition to using tappers, you can also chop down mushroom trees to obtain mushrooms. Each fully grown tree will yield four to six Red or Purple Mushrooms, plus one extra from the stump. However, it's important to note that chopping down mushroom trees will reduce them to stumps, so consider using tappers to maintain your mushroom tree supply.
By following these steps and utilizing mushroom logs effectively, you'll be able to establish a steady source of Common, Red, and Purple Mushrooms in Stardew Valley. Happy farming!
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