Stardew Valley Poppy Guide: Seeds, Seasons, Prices, and Gifts
Poppy in Stardew Valley
In Stardew Valley 1.6.15, Poppy is a Summer flower crop with a 7-day growth time and a 140g normal-quality base price.
Seed prices
| Seller | Price | Availability note |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre’s General Store | 100g | Summer stock |
| JojaMart | 125g | Summer stock while the shop is operating |
The old 150g Pierre price was incorrect. At standard prices, Pierre is 25g cheaper per seed than Joja.
Sale prices
| Quality | Sale price before profession bonuses |
|---|---|
| Normal | 140g |
| Silver | 175g |
| Gold | 210g |
| Iridium | 280g |
How to grow Poppies in every season
- Outdoor farm: plant in Summer. A seed planted no later than Summer 21 can finish its seven growth days by Summer 28 without growth-speed bonuses.
- Greenhouse: normal crops are season-independent, so Poppies can be planted at any time.
- Ginger Island: crop seasons do not restrict planting, so Poppies can grow year-round.
- Garden Pot indoors: use a valid indoor location after Garden Pots are available; ordinary outdoor season restrictions do not apply indoors.
Why the gift is “controversial”
Poppy is a poor general-purpose gift because most villagers dislike or hate it. Penny is the important exception: she loves Poppy. Check the recipient before handing over a valuable flower.
Planning takeaway
Use 100g as Pierre’s seed cost and 140g as the normal-quality crop value. The simple normal-quality margin is therefore 40g per harvested flower before fertilizer, profession effects, Honey strategy, or processing opportunity costs.
Version: Stardew Valley 1.6.15.24356.