How to get Sweet Gem Berries in Stardew Valley

The benefit of Sweet Gem Berries in Stardew Valley is quite prominent due to its extraordinary sell value and rarity. Notably, the title describes it as "It's by far the sweetest thing you've ever smelled." Although Sweet Gem Berries are not categorized as Vegetables or Fruits and are not eligible to be eaten in the title, they stand as one of the most valuable items based on their variants.

If you're unaware of how to obtain Sweet Gem Berries in Stardew Valley, this guide has got you covered.

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Sweet Gem Berries in Stardew Valley: Explained

You can obtain different types of Sweet Gem Berries (Image via ConcernedApe)

Sweet gem berries are known to be "by far the sweetest thing you've ever smelled" in Stardew Valley. This is an insignificantly small berry in size, yet it takes 24 days to mature from a Rare Seed with an exceedingly high value. Furthermore, this berry only grows in the Fall unless planted in your greenhouse.

The Sweet Gem Berries do not bear fruit after the first harvest. Hence, you will have to replant Rare Seeds. Here are some selling prices for the item based on quality:

• Normal Quality: 3000g
• Silver Quality: 3,750g
• Gold Quality: 4,500g
• Iridium Quality: 6,000g

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How to obtain Sweet Gem Berries in Stardew Valley

Traveling Cart's location in Stardew Valley (Image via ConcernedApe)

Sweet Gem Berries can be acquired by buying Rare Seeds from the Traveling Cart for 1,000g and growing them on your farm. The cart is only available on Fridays and Sundays from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Although it is uncommon, these seeds might sometimes not show up in the cart’s stock at other times of the year except Spring and Summer (costs 600-1000g).

To obtain more Rare Seeds, place one in a Seed Maker. This duplication process will allow you to increase your stock and plant additional exotic berries in the upcoming season.

Buy Rare Seeds to grow Sweet Gem Berries in Stardew Valley (Image via ConcernedApe)

Notably, it takes 24 days for Sweet Gem Berries in Stardew Valley to grow. If you're looking to farm this particular item, sow your Rare Seeds on the first day of Fall and help them along with Deluxe Fertilizer. This way, you'll be sure to have high-quality berries ready for harvesting by the end of the season.

If you're running low on time, use Hyper Speed-Gro to quicken the growth even further. Also, think about getting the Agriculturist skill, which boosts all crop growth speeds by 10%.

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All usages of Sweet Gem Berries in Stardew Valley

It is possible to craft additional Rare Seeds by placing your first few Sweet Gem Berries into a Seed Maker. Later, when you come across more of these berries, give one to Old Master Cannoli in exchange for a Stardrop gift.

However, do not distribute Sweet Gem Berries among villagers since they all have neutral feelings towards these berries. It would be wise to sell these at a base price of 3,000g — although the quality of the crop can sometimes drive this price up to as high as 6,000g.

In case you find yourself possessing an excess amount of these rare berries, consider using one in the Sewing Machine which will result in a White Turban.

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