Stardew Valley: Where to find & grow Powdermelon, Summer Squash, Broccoli, Carrot seeds

Stardew Valley Update 1.6 introduced a lot of new content and items, most notably new seasonal seeds that players can plant. Here is how to find Powdermelon, Summer Squash, Broccoli, and Carrot seeds in Stardew Valley.

Stardew Valley seeds are essential for growing crops on your farm. They can usually be bought at Pierre’s Shop, JojaMart, or Oasis in the Desert. The 1.6 Update introduced new special seeds you can find and grow every season. 

While there is no shortage of seeds to buy and grow, the new seeds are a little more unique than the ones players may be used to. Here is where you can find Powdermelon, Summer Squash, Broccoli, and Carrot seeds in Stardew Valley, and how you can grow them.

• Where to find all new seeds in Stardew Valley
• How to grow Carrots in Stardew Valley
• How to grow Summer Squash in Stardew Valley
• How to grow Powdermelon in Stardew Valley
• How to grow Broccoli in Stardew Valley

Where to find all new seeds in Stardew Valley

All new seeds in Stardew Valley Update 1.6 can be found by using your Hoe to dig in artifact spots or grass tufts. 

Unlike other seeds in Stardew Valley, Powdermelon, Broccoli, Carrots, and Summer Squash cannot be bought from a shop. 

Artifact spots are the same ones you would dig in to find artifacts for the Museum. They look a little bit like three worms sticking out of the ground, and if you use your Hoe on that spot, they will yield an artifact or the seeds you are looking for. 

Grass tufts are similar looking to artifact spots, except they have a distinct visual difference in that they look like grass blowing in the wind. While they are more difficult to find, they are more likely to yield the seeds you’re looking for.

How to grow Carrots in Stardew Valley

To grow Carrots in Stardew Valley, you need to plant seeds during the Spring.

Carrot seeds take three days to grow, and once they have matured, they make for a wonderful snack to use while fishing, mining, and farming. At +75 Energy and +33 Health at their base quality, they’re definitely worth it. 

How to grow Summer Squash in Stardew Valley

To grow Summer Squash in Stardew Valley, you need to plant seeds during the Summer.

Summer Squash takes six days to grow and will yield one Summer Squash bush that you can harvest from every few days without replanting it. It gives you a decent amount of health and energy, too, making it on par with the rest of the new seeds you can find. 

How to grow Powdermelon in Stardew Valley

Powdermelon seeds need to be planted during the Winter in Stardew Valley to grow. 

Powdermelon seeds take seven days to mature and can only be planted in Winter. They are one of the very few crops that can grow in Winter alongside the Wild Winter seeds that give you Crocus, Crystal Fruit, Snow Yam, or Winter Root. 

How to grow Broccoli in Stardew Valley

To grow Broccoli in Stardew Valley, you need to plant seeds during the Fall.

Broccoli takes eight days to grow. They will mature as a bush, much like Strawberries, that you can harvest from again every few days. 

Broccoli is another great snack to have around for extra Health (+39) and Energy (+88). They sell for a decent amount of gold, so it’s worth picking them up to grow on your farm – especially in the early game. 

That’s everything to know about the new seeds in Stardew Valley! If you’re looking for more guides to show you the ropes, you can check out our list below.

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