To get a rare Stardrop seed, you need to follow a specific process. First, you need to wait until the fall season, as that is the only time you can plant the Rare Seed. It’s important to note that the Rare Seed is not available for purchase from Pierre’s General Store or JojaMart. Instead, you can obtain it from a few different sources.
One way to obtain the Rare Seed is by purchasing it from the Traveling Cart, which appears south of your farm on Fridays and Sundays. However, the availability of the Rare Seed in the Traveling Cart’s stock is random, so you might need to check back multiple times before it becomes available. Keep in mind that the price of the Rare Seed can vary, so make sure you have enough money on hand.
Another way to get the Rare Seed is by finding it in artifact spots while digging in the mines or tilling the soil on your farm. However, this method relies on luck, as artifact spots are not guaranteed to yield the Rare Seed. It may take some time and effort before you stumble upon it.
Once you have obtained the Rare Seed, you can plant it in any tilled soil on your farm during the fall season. Be patient, as it takes a total of 24 days for the Rare Seed to grow into a fully mature plant. Make sure you water the plant regularly to ensure healthy growth.
After the 24 days have passed, the Rare Seed will bear a fruit known as the Sweet Gem Berry. This unique crop is not considered a Fruit or Vegetable, so you cannot use it in a Keg or Preserves Jar. However, its true value lies in the reward it offers.
To gain a Stardrop, you need to take the Sweet Gem Berry to the statue located in the Secret Woods, which can be accessed by cutting a fallen log with a steel axe. The statue is a mysterious monument that requires offerings to grant special rewards. Simply approach the statue and interact with it to offer the Sweet Gem Berry.
As soon as you offer the Sweet Gem Berry, a cutscene will play, and you will receive a Stardrop. Consuming the Stardrop increases your maximum energy, allowing you to perform more actions throughout the day. This is an invaluable boost to your productivity and stamina, making it one of the most sought-after rewards in the game.
Acquiring a rare Stardrop seed involves obtaining a Rare Seed from the Traveling Cart or finding it in artifact spots, planting it in fall, and patiently waiting for it to grow into a Sweet Gem Berry. Offering the Sweet Gem Berry to the statue in the Secret Woods will reward you with a Stardrop, increasing your maximum energy. So, get out there, find that Rare Seed, and enjoy the benefits of increased stamina in Stardew Valley!