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Stardew Valley Unharvested Crop Rule
Troubleshooting / The frog checks standing mature crops, not inventory items
A common failure is bringing the crop in inventory or harvesting it too early. The Gourmand Frog wants to see a mature crop still growing on the Island Farm, so inventory Melon, Wheat, or Garlic will not satisfy the check.
Facts and route notes
Category: Troubleshooting
Focus: The frog checks standing mature crops, not inventory items
Checklist: Leave the crop planted and mature before talking to the frog. Do not use the Scythe or harvest action on Wheat before the frog reward. If the crop was harvested too early, replant and wait for another mature crop.
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