How to Get and Use Amaranth in Stardew Valley

Are you looking to make the most of your Fall crops in Stardew Valley? Let’s talk about Amaranth, a beautiful purple grain that’s more versatile than you might think. Whether you’re trying to complete Marnie’s quest or just diversifying your farm, here’s everything you need to know about growing and using Amaranth in the game.

How to Get Amaranth Seeds in Stardew Valley

You have several options to get your hands on Amaranth seeds. Here we will break them down for you:

Where to Get	Price
Pierre’s General Store	70g
JojaMart	87g
Traveling Cart	105g – 1,000g
Night Market	70g (Winter 17th only)

How to Grow and Use Amaranth in Stardew Valley

After you grow and harvest Amaranth on your farm, there are various ways to use it in the game. But first, we are going to show you the planting requirements for Amaranth Seed. Remember that the season you can plant this seed is in Fall only and it will take 7 days to grow.

Without fertilizer, you will be able to only harvest them 3 times per season. However, if you want to maximize your Amaranth yield, you can use Speed-Gro which will give you 4 harvests per season, or use your Agriculturists Profession to make the Amaranth seeds grow 10% faster.

Once you finish harvesting them, here are some things you can use them for in Stardew Valley:

How to Use	Details
Cooking	Make Salmon Dinner recipe by combining: – Salmon x1 – Amaranth x1 – Kale x1
Quest	Cow’s Delight quest from Marnie on Fall 3rd.
Crafting and Tailoring	– Create a Crop Top Shirt using the Sewing Machine. – Use as a purple dye at Emily’s house. – Makes pale violet red dye for other clothes.

To make the most of your Amaranth crop, try to plant early in the season to ensure you get the maximum number of harvests. Be sure to save at least one amaranth for Marnie’s quest, as this will be helpful later on.

If you’re looking to boost your profits, consider using Speed-Gro to shorten growth time. Additionally, keep some amaranth on hand for the Dye Bundle if you’re working with remixed bundles, as it’s a key item for completing it.

Who Likes Amaranth as Gifts in Stardew Valley

Most villagers like receiving Amaranth, but avoid giving it to:

• Abigail
• Caroline
• Haley
• Jas
• Sam
• Vincent
• Elliott

Planning your Amaranth growing strategy can help you make the most of the Fall season. Whether you’re focusing on profits, completing quests, or making friends in Pelican Town, this versatile crop has something to offer every farmer. Remember to plant early and keep your scythe handy when harvest time comes!