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Stardew Valley Shipping Collection Database
Shipping collection categories, example items, and completion route notes.
Spring Crops
Seasonal crops
Ship one copy early, then save bundle and gift copies before selling bulk harvests.
Summer Crops
Seasonal crops
Reserve Melon, Hot Pepper, and Corn for bundles, gifts, cooking, and quality targets.
Fall Crops
Seasonal crops
Ship single copies while keeping high-value crops for processing and friendship.
Forage Items
Forage
Keep one of every seasonal forage before selling because bundles and recipes overlap.
Animal Products
Animals
Ship raw products once, then process most repeat production into artisan goods.
Artisan Goods
Processed goods
Use machines to raise value, then ship one of each output toward collection progress.
Mining Goods
Mining
Balance shipping completion against tool upgrades, crafting, and late-game recipes.
Island Goods
Ginger Island
Fold island shipping into walnut, cooking, and island farm routes.