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Stardew Valley Giant Stump and Raccoon Database
Strong wind storm unlock, 100 Hardwood repair, Raccoon request cadence, Good Neighbors achievement, Raccoon Wife shop trades, seed spot crops, and Raccoon Journal.
Strong Wind Storm Unlock
Unlock / The Giant Stump quest
After the strong wind storm event fells the huge Cindersap Forest tree, interact with the stump to begin The Giant Stump quest and prepare the 100 Hardwood repair.
100 Hardwood Repair Route
Repair / Raccoon moves in the next day
Repairing the stump costs 100 Hardwood. The day after repair, the Raccoon moves in and starts the request chain.
First Raccoon Request
Requests / Raccoon Wife shop access
The first completed Raccoon request unlocks the Raccoon Wife shop, making it the real start of the barter economy.
Second Request and Raccoon Journal
Power Book / Raccoon Journal
The second request rewards the Raccoon Journal, a power book that increases the chance weeds yield Mixed Seeds or Mixed Flower Seeds.
Third and Fourth Request Route
Requests / Raccoon Hat, Fairy Dust, and shop expansions
The third request introduces Dried Mushrooms and a secondary item, while the fourth request asks for Pickles and Juice. These requests unlock the Raccoon Hat and deeper shop trades.
Seven-Day Request Cadence
Planning / Predictable family growth and request timing
After each completed request, the next request appears after 7 days and is visually marked by family growth around the stump.
Good Neighbors Achievement
Achievement / Good Neighbors achievement and special cutscene
Complete 9 Raccoon requests to earn Good Neighbors and unlock a special sunny-day Cindersap Forest cutscene.
Raccoon Wife Shop Route
Shop / Seed trades, Raccoon Journal, Fairy Dust, Golden Mystery Boxes, and Magic Rock Candy
The Raccoon Wife shop starts with seed spot crop trades and expands as requests are completed, eventually tying into Foraging Mastery, Mystery Boxes, and rare late-game trades.