Using crops to produce industrial goods is one of the best ways to earn money Stardio Valley. Although it is often at higher levels that players make huge adjustments to pull out jelly
and wine
, Preserves jars
They become available early in the game and low level players can use them to their advantage.
There's a lot players can do with canning jars, and the variety of industrial goods they can produce. Crafting canning jars can help players increase their profits from fruits and vegetables and are important for making fish pools worthwhile. Here is everything Stardio Valley Players need to know how they work.

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Where to get canning jars in Stardio Valley
The recipe for Canning Jars is obtained at level 4 farming and requires the following ingredients:
All of these materials are relatively easy to find, which is one of the reasons Preserves Jar is a great choice for players looking to produce a large amount of crafting in a short amount of time. Wood is found by cutting down trees. Stone is found by breaking rocks with a pickaxe. Coal can also be found with this second method, but is best farmed by killing dust elves in mines.
In addition to crafting them, players will receive a Keeper Jar as a reward for completing a Quality Product Pack (or Rare Product Pack if recombined) in the Community Center. They may also be available from the prize machine at Mayor Lewis' house.
What are canning jars used for in Stardew Valley?
The following items can be placed in a canning jar, each yielding a different type of crafting item. If the player chooses the Artisan profession at farming level 10, the selling price of any item listed below will increase by 40%.
item |
product |
Selling price |
Health/Energy |
Processing time |
---|---|---|---|---|
fruit |
|
2x (base fruit amount) + 50 |
For edible fruits:
For non-edible fruits (such as coconut):
|
2-3 days in the game |
Vegetables, mushrooms or fodder |
|
2 x (base item amount) + 50 |
For edible items:
For non-edible items (eg pumpkins):
|
2-3 days in the game |
sturgeon fish |
|
500 grams |
4 days in the game |
|
Any other fish roe |
|
60+ (base fish price) |
2-3 days in the game |
The only mushrooms and forages that can be placed in canning jars are those that provide a positive energy value when eaten. For example, Chanterelle or Winter Root. Items such as red mushrooms and hollies, which are poisonous and drain energy when eaten, cannot be pickled.
Prices are calculated from the base value of the items placed in the jar. This equation does not take into account the quality of the items. That is, the jelly produced from golden quality apricots will have the same value as the jelly produced from normal quality apricots. As such, it is recommended that players use them The lowest quality product in their canning jars To ensure maximum profit increase.
Holds jars or kegs?
Canning jars are often compared to kegs because both can be used to produce craft products from fruits and vegetables. Because of the formulas used to calculate selling prices, canning jars are the most profitable when used. Fruits with a base value of less than 50g, and vegetables/forage items with a base value of less than 160g. It's also worth noting that Preserves Jars process craft products much faster than Kegs. The best crops for making jellies and pickles are usually high-yielding items with low base value, such as eggplant, wild berries, corn, and tomatoes.
Canning jars are also the only way to make industrial goods (and thus increase the value) of fish roe. As such, it is essential to any fishpond setup and is a great way to score a player's fishing skills. Similarly, mushrooms cannot be placed in Kegs. Canning jars and decanters are the only ways to increase their value, and between them, canning jars usually offer a higher profit margin.

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February 26, 2016
- Developers
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worried monkey
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worried monkey
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