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Stardew Greenhouse Plant Capacity Revealed

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 25,2025

Unlocking the Greenhouse's Potential in Stardew Valley: A Comprehensive Guide

The Greenhouse in Stardew Valley is a game-changer for any ambitious farmer, offering a solution to seasonal crop limitations. This guide details its plant capacity and optimal sprinkler usage.

Accessing the Greenhouse

Located on your farm, the Greenhouse unlocks after completing Community Center bundles (or the Joja Community Development Form). Once unlocked, it allows year-round cultivation of any plant, including fruit trees, maximizing profit potential.

Greenhouse Layout and Capacity

The Greenhouse features 10 rows and 12 columns of tilled land, plus space for fruit trees along the perimeter and additional items like chests and Seed Makers. However, the number of plants you can grow depends heavily on sprinkler usage.

Plant Capacity: Sprinkler Strategies

Without sprinklers, the Greenhouse holds a maximum of 120 crops and 18 fruit trees. Fruit trees require two empty tiles between them.

Sprinklers significantly improve efficiency. Optimal sprinkler placement maximizes plant density:

  • Quality Sprinklers: Sixteen cover all crops, occupying twelve inner tiles.
  • Iridium Sprinklers: Six cover all crops, using four inner tiles.
  • Iridium Sprinklers (Pressure Nozzles): Four cover all crops, using two inner tiles. Alternatively, five can cover all crops using only one inner tile.

Strategic planning and sprinkler choice are key to optimizing your Greenhouse's productivity.

Conclusion

The Stardew Valley Greenhouse offers significant advantages, allowing for year-round high-yield crop production. By strategically utilizing space and sprinklers, you can maximize your farm's profitability and achieve your farming goals.

The Greenhouse in Stardew Valley.

Image via The Escapist

Inside of greenhouse with sprinklers in Stardew Valley.

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