Layout, crop tiles, and fruit trees
Stardew Valley Greenhouse Guide
Compare sprinkler layouts, Pressure Nozzle upgrades, Deluxe Retaining Soil, permanent crop choices, and the 18-fruit-tree border route for a high-value Greenhouse.
120
crop grid tiles
120
max open crop tiles
8
fruit tree types
The Greenhouse crop area is 10 rows by 12 columns and ignores normal crop seasons.
Crops still need water; rain does not water Greenhouse crops.
Up to 18 fruit trees can grow around the border when spacing rules are respected.
Layout options
5 plans16 Quality Sprinklers
Quality Sprinkler Greenhouse
108 crop tiles / 12 crop spaces
Good immediately after Pantry completion when Iridium Sprinklers are not ready, but it sacrifices more crop tiles.
6 Iridium Sprinklers
Iridium Sprinkler Greenhouse
116 crop tiles / 4 crop spaces
The standard high-value layout: enough crop space for Ancient Fruit or Starfruit while leaving the border for trees.
4 Iridium Sprinklers with Pressure Nozzle upgrades
4 Iridium Sprinklers with Pressure Nozzles
118 crop tiles / 2 crop spaces
A late-game layout for players who want more plantable tiles without switching every crop to Deluxe Retaining Soil.
5 Iridium Sprinklers with Pressure Nozzle upgrades
5 Iridium Sprinklers with Pressure Nozzles
119 crop tiles / 1 crop space
Maximum sprinkler-based crop tile layout, useful when every tile of repeat harvest or keg input matters.
No sprinklers required after setup
Deluxe Retaining Soil Greenhouse
120 crop tiles / 0 crop spaces
A completionist layout that frees every crop tile, strongest for permanent crops once the setup cost is acceptable.
Border fruit tree route
Spring
Apricot Tree
Low-cost early fruit tree for Pantry planning and Greenhouse border filling once cash is stable.
Spring
Cherry Tree
A stronger Spring tree than Apricot when the farm can afford a second early sapling.
Summer
Orange Tree
Useful when Saloon friendship and repeatable fruit processing are both in the plan.
Summer
Peach Tree
A premium Summer tree for players who want stronger gift and artisan value from the Greenhouse border.
Fall
Apple Tree
A high-priority tree if Community Center fruit bundles still need reliable Apple supply.
Fall
Pomegranate Tree
A premium Fall tree that solves a bundle blocker and supports one of Elliott's easiest loved gifts.
Summer in the valley; all seasons on Ginger Island
Banana Tree
A late-game tree with major Ginger Island value because Bananas support the Island Obelisk and island farm economy.
Summer in the valley; all seasons on Ginger Island
Mango Tree
A strong island friendship tree that also supports cooking completion and tropical artisan planning.