This Stardew Valley guide focuses on honey production, a profitable yet often overlooked artisanal product. Honey cultivation is straightforward, requiring only Bee Houses and flowers. This guide covers all aspects, updated for version 1.6.
Bee House Construction:
Bees, the honey producers, require Bee Houses. Unlocked at Farming Level 3, each Bee House needs:
- 40 Wood
- 8 Coal
- 1 Iron Bar
- 1 Maple Syrup
Bee Houses can also be obtained from the Fall Crops Bundle (Community Center) or the Mayor's Prize Counter. Place Bee Houses outdoors (not in the Greenhouse) for honey production every 3-4 days (year-round on Ginger Island). Harvesting honey with an axe or pickaxe drops any ready honey.
Flowers and Honey Types:
Without nearby flowers (within five tiles, including Garden Pots), Bee Houses yield Wild Honey (100g, 140g with Artisan). Flowers influence honey type and value. Harvesting flowers before honey collection reverts the honey to Wild Honey.
Artisan Profession (Farming Level 10) increases Artisan Goods' value by 40%. Prices (base/Artisan):
| Honey Type | Base Sell Price | Artisan Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tulip Honey | 160g | 224g |
| Blue Jazz Honey | 200g | 280g |
| Sunflower Honey | 260g | 364g |
| Summer Spangle | 280g | 392g |
| Poppy Honey | 380g | 532g |
| Fairy Rose Honey | 680g | 952g |
Wild Seeds (e.g., Sweet Peas, Daffodils) produce only Wild Honey.
Honey Uses:
High-value honey is best sold directly. Wild Honey and cheaper varieties serve other purposes:
Mead: Place honey in a Keg to make Mead. Aging in a Cask improves quality and selling price:
- Normal: 200g (280g)
- Silver: 250g (350g)
- Gold: 300g (420g)
- Iridium: 400g (560g)
Honey type doesn't affect Mead's value; use Wild Honey for maximum profit.
Crafting: Honey, Hardwood, and Fiber craft a Warp Totem: Farm (Farming Level 8).
Bundles: Honey completes the Community Center's Artisan Bundle and some Fish Pond quests.
Gifting: Honey is a popular Liked gift for most villagers (except Maru and Sebastian). Wild Honey is ideal for friendship building. Mead is also a good gift (avoid Penny, Sebastian, and children).
This comprehensive guide ensures you maximize your honey production and profits in Stardew Valley.
