Strawberries
A complete guide to growing, harvesting, and using Strawberries in Loftia — the beloved summer fruit
Strawberries are a beloved crop in Loftia. Liked by many residents and a favourite at community festivals, these bright red berries are as valuable for friendship as they are for profit.
Growing Strawberries
Basic Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Season | Summer |
| Grow Time | 25 minutes |
| Water Needed | Every 10 minutes |
| Seed Cost | 20 dew |
| Sell Price | 45 dew |
| Profit | +25 dew |
| Efficiency | 1.00 dew/min |
| Trellis | No |
Planting Tips
Strawberries are forgiving plants that tolerate partial neglect, but they reward attentive farmers with bigger, sweeter fruit.
- Plant in groups for cross-pollination bonus
- Apply fertiliser once during the flowering stage
- Strawberries can be planted in hanging planters
- Harvest every 25 minutes — they don’t regrow, so replant immediately
Ideal Conditions
| Factor | Optimal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sunlight | Full sun | Open areas preferred |
| Water | Consistent | Every 10 minutes |
| Temperature | Warm | Summer only |
| Spacing | 1 tile apart | Allows runners to spread |
The Universal Gift
Strawberries are liked by many characters in Loftia, making them a safe and reliable gift for building friendship.
Gift Reactions
Unlike some crops, Strawberries rarely trigger a negative reaction. Keep a stash in your inventory at all times for spontaneous gift-giving.
Strawberry Recipes
Tasty recipes made with strawberries:
- Strawberry Shortcake — Restores energy, buff: charisma
- Strawberry Jam — Crafting ingredient
- Berry Smoothie — Restores energy, buff: speed
- Festival Pie — Community event item
The Strawberry Festival
During Summer, Loftia City hosts the Strawberry Festival. Bring your best Strawberries to compete for prizes:
- Grand Prize: Rare blueprint reward
- Participation: Dew prize
Comparison with Other Summer Crops
| Crop | Grow Time | Profit | Efficiency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry | 25 min | +25 | 1.00 | Best all-purpose |
| Chili Pepper | 40 min | +55 | 1.38 | Best raw profit |
| Basil | 20 min | +10 | 0.50 | Best for cooking |
| Cotton | 10 min | +5 | 0.50 | Best for crafting |
Strawberries occupy a sweet spot — excellent efficiency, gifting value, and festival relevance make them a must-grow for every farmer.