This Stardew Valley guide focuses on honey production, a profitable yet often overlooked artisan good. This guide is updated for version 1.6.
Bee House Construction
Honey is produced by bees housed in Bee Houses. The recipe unlocks at Farming Level 3, requiring:
- 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 (except Winter; year-round on Ginger Island). They can be moved with an axe or pickaxe; harvested honey will drop.
Honey Types and Flower Influence
Without nearby flowers (within five tiles), Bee Houses produce Wild Honey (100g, 140g with Artisan profession). Nearby flowers (including those in Garden Pots) change the honey type and increase its value. Harvesting the flower before collecting honey reverts it to Wild Honey.
The Artisan profession (Farming Level 10) increases all artisan goods by 40%. Honey prices (base and with 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 |
Flowers from Wild Seeds (e.g., Sweet Peas, Daffodils) yield Wild Honey.
Honey Uses
High-value honey is best sold directly. Wild Honey or cheaper varieties can be used for crafting or gifting.
- Mead: Honey in a Keg produces Mead (200g base, 280g with Artisan). Aging in a Cask increases quality and value (Silver: 250g/350g; Gold: 300g/420g; Iridium: 400g/560g). Honey type doesn't affect Mead value.
- Crafting: Wild Honey, Hardwood, and Fiber craft a Warp Totem: Farm (Farming Level 8).
- Gifting: Honey is a Liked gift for most villagers (except Maru and Sebastian). Mead is also well-received (avoid Penny, Sebastian, and children).
This comprehensive guide helps you maximize honey production and profit in Stardew Valley. Remember to consider flower placement for optimal honey type and value!
