Earning gold efficiently in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar depends on one simple thing — knowing which crops are worth your time each season. Not every plant gives good returns, and some are better suited for processing into higher-value goods like pickles, tea, or juice.
Choosing the right crops can turn an average farm into a steady source of income throughout the year. Here’s a full breakdown of the best crops to grow by season and how to get the most out of each harvest. Also check out how to farm gold in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar!
1. Spring
Spring is your foundation season, perfect for setting up future profits and getting your farm running smoothly. Focus on fast-growing and versatile crops that can be sold raw or used for simple recipes.
Best Crops to Plant:
- Turnips: Grow quickly and can be made into Turnip Salad for higher profits.
- Strawberries: Offer a steady source of income through multiple harvests and can be used for yogurt or juice later on.
- Onions: A solid all-around crop that sells decently raw and works well in many cooked dishes.
- Rice: Although slower to mature, it becomes useful later for vinegar and mochi—essential for making pickles and higher-end recipes.
Pro Tip: Use Spring to stock up on rice and ingredients for processing. You’ll thank yourself when Summer arrives.
2. Summer
Summer is where profits really start rolling in. The season’s crops are perfect for processing into pickled foods or tea blends, both of which can sell for much higher prices than raw crops.
Best Crops to Plant:
- Pumpkins: Excellent for making Pickled Pumpkin, one of the best-selling pickled products in the game.
- Tomatoes: Great multi-harvest crop; can be used in salads or as an ingredient for juice.
- Bananas & Lemons (Fruit Trees): Start growing them early. By late summer, you can harvest and use them for seedlings or tea later in the year.
- Corn: Useful as a reliable seller and ingredient for certain recipes.
Pro Tip: Always process your pumpkins and tomatoes at the windmill. Pickled items give a significant gold boost over raw sales.
3. Autumn
Autumn is hands-down the most profitable season for farmers who prepare ahead. Tea leaves become available and are the base for one of the game’s most valuable products.
Best Crops to Plant:
- Tea Leaves: Turn them into Tea Tins, then brew them into Tea for massive profits.
- Eggplants: Good for continuous harvests and can be pickled for additional income.
- Sweet Potatoes: A reliable crop with decent value; great for cooking or pickling.
- Grapes: Can be turned into juice or used in luxury recipes.
Pro Tip: If you still have leftover bananas or lemons from Summer, mix them with tea for bonus value. Also, watch for Tea Trends at the bazaar — they can double your earnings.
4. Winter
Winter offers fewer planting options, but it’s the perfect time to process your stored crops and upgrade product quality. If you do want to plant, focus on high-value or multi-purpose crops.
Best Crops to Plant:
- Cabbages: Ideal for Pickled Cabbage, one of the few profitable crops in winter.
- Spinach: Grows fast and gives consistent profits.
- Stored Tea Leaves: Keep producing tea from your stockpile for easy money.
- Flowers (for Honey): If your beekeeping is unlocked, flowers are a semi-passive way to keep gold flowing.
Pro Tip: Use this season to process leftover materials — make pickles, brew tea, and improve item quality. With fewer crops to manage, you can focus on raising Nature Sprite levels and preparing for next spring.
Note that Each crop’s freshness affects its sale price. Sell or process them while they’re “Perfectly Fresh” for full value. Watch for Bazaar Trends each week — if your crop or processed item becomes the trending product, its price jumps by about 30%
Every season in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar has its money-making opportunities, but the real key to success is timing and processing. Plant fast crops in Spring, grow value crops in Summer, focus on tea and pickles in Autumn, and refine everything in Winter. By managing your crops smartly across the year, you’ll have a steady income, a beautiful farm, and plenty of gold for upgrades and festivals.