Summary

  • Planting Grass Starter kits on the last day of Winter aids in generating hay efficiently for springtime in Stardew Valley.
  • Grass is essential for maintaining a well-kept farm and is a rich source of fiber for advanced recipes in the game.
  • Utilizing the last day of winter "hack" allows players to quickly cultivate a supply of grass that will spread to connecting tiles.

Spring is a time for growth and renewal in prepare their fields for the springtime sun. Of course, there is an easier way to grow some essential crops once seasons change and fortunately, it hasn't been impacted by the recent 1.6 Update.

Posting to Reddit, ButterscotchEven6198 asked whether planting Grass Starters on the last day of winter will ensure that massive fields of fresh grass automatically spawn once spring rears its head.

s were quick to confirm that the strategy, which has been used by many to quickly generate a large amount of hay in time for spring, does work with the 1.6 Update. One stated that despite having over 1,000 hours in Stardew Valley, they weren't aware that the Grass Starter could be grown so quickly with the seasonal "hack," and noted that they're eager to try it once the end of winter rolls around in their game.

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Grass Is Surprisingly Important In Stardew Valley

Maintaining A Good Lawn Is Important

While some Stardew Valley players may feel like grass makes their farm look untidy and unkempt, it can be an incredibly helpful resource. Once Farmers eventually construct a silo, using the scythe to slash away at naturally grown grass automatically generates hay, placing it into the silo for the animals. The alternative is simply purchasing hay from given her inconsistent operating hours, it's usually best to have a small grass field just in case of emergencies.

The "last day of winter trick" certainly makes cultivating grass much easier given that the plant can take its time to reach similar growth levels when left to its own devices. Planting as many Starter Grass kits are possible is the key to generating a decent supply since grass has a daily chance to spread to any connecting tiles. This can take some time if players are unlucky, so the winter "hack" is certainly an efficient workaround.

Aside from hay, grass can also be cut down to keep the Farmer rich in fiber, a resource that's relatively common but also essential in some advanced recipes. Grass also has a chance to drop There's no reason to not have a grass patch in Stardew Valley, especially when springtime rolls around.

Source: ButterscotchEven6198/Reddit

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Stardew Valley
Released
February 26, 2016

ESRB
E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
Developer(s)
ConcernedApe
Publisher(s)
ConcernedApe
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
Platform(s)
Xbox One, Android, iOS, PS4, Switch