Hello, friends! Today, let’s talk about weeds and debris in Stardew Valley.
Weeds and Their Uses
Weeds are the plants with large leaves that can be found on your farm, in Pelican Town, the Mines, the Mutant Bug Lair, and on the Railroad Map. They can be destroyed with a scythe, weapon, axe, pickaxe, hoe, or even a bomb, but using a scythe or weapon is recommended as they don’t consume energy. The chance of obtaining fiber from weeds is 50%. If your weapon has the Haymaker enchantment, cutting weeds will also yield hay. Weeds that don’t drop fiber have a 5% chance of dropping mixed seeds. Forest Farm has special weeds that always drop mixed seeds. All weeds have a 0.001% chance of dropping a rare Living Hat.
Debris and Its Functions
Debris consists of rocks and twigs found on your farm and other maps. Rocks can be destroyed to yield a single stone, with a small chance of dropping additional stones, geodes, or coal. The amount of debris dropped is influenced by factors such as the in-game date, luck, and mining level. Debris is also the primary source of coal early in the game, which is essential for crafting your first scarecrow. Experience points are only gained from rocks found on your farm and not those in the mines.
Twigs, on the other hand, yield a single wood piece when chopped, similar to chopping trees for wood.
Weeds and Debris Generation
Weeds and debris can grow and spread on your farm and other maps. At night, they can spread to surrounding tiles, potentially damaging flooring and machinery. Players are advised to clear weeds and debris around valuable items to prevent damage. Weeds and debris cannot destroy trees, grass, or fences, so placing items within fenced-off areas or among grass can prevent damage.
Another way to prevent the growth of weeds and debris is by changing seasons. When transitioning to spring, summer, or autumn, your farm will generate a large amount of weeds, debris, grass, and some tree saplings. During winter, weeds, grass, and wilted plants will be cleared from your farm.
Golden Clock and Its Benefits
To prevent the growth of weeds, debris, and tree saplings on your farm, you can build a Golden Clock. However, it is quite expensive and is usually built when weeds are no longer an issue. The Golden Clock doesn’t prevent the growth of grass, and it can also prevent the growth of weeds on Ginger Island. Ginger Island generates new weeds every Monday, and there is no seasonal restriction, making the growth of weeds faster. You can reduce weed growth by placing flooring or planting crops, or by using fences to prevent spreading.
