Super Cucumber
A rare, purple variety of sea cucumber. Its unusual coloration makes it highly sought after by collectors.
Quick answer
Where to catch Super Cucumber in Stardew Valley
Catch Super Cucumber at the Beach in Summer or Fall, or on Ginger Island in any season, from 6 PM to 2 AM. It sells for 250g, has difficulty 80, is loved by the Wizard, and can produce Iridium Ore or Amethyst from a population-9 Fish Pond. Lucky Lunch uses regular Sea Cucumber instead.
Beach in Summer/Fall; Ginger Island in any season; Night Market submarine on Winter 15-17
Summer/Fall at the Beach; any season on Ginger Island
6 PM to 2 AM; Night Market submarine from 5 PM to 2 AM
250g base, 500g iridium
155g Roe -> 310g Aged Roe
Cork Bobber or Trap Bobber
Keep one for Wizard, the secret statue, or a utility Fish Pond
Price decision
Sell, smoke, or use a Fish Pond?
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Sell directly
250g
Normal quality
Smoke once
500g
+250g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
155g Roe → 310g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Super Cucumber worth keeping?
Keep at least one Super Cucumber for a loved Wizard gift, the secret ??HMTGF?? statue, purple dye, or a Fish Pond that can produce Iridium Ore and Amethyst at population 9.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extras when you need cash. Its 250g base price is strong, but it should not take Keg or Jar priority over premium crops.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Super Cucumber pond is more of a utility pond than a pure gold engine: Roe is decent, and the special drops are the real reason to consider it. Formula value: 155g Roe, then 310g Aged Roe.
Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. The exact max-population output table and first capacity quest are shown below.
Verified 1.6.15 pond rules
Super Cucumber Fish Pond output
Final daily chances at population 10; each value already includes the pond's 95% base output check and ordered item rolls.
Any item per day
95%
Maximum population
10
Population growth
Every 4 days
| Possible item | Quantity | Overall daily chance |
|---|---|---|
| Iridium Ore | 1-3 | 4.8% |
| Amethyst | 1-3 | 4.5% |
| Roe | 1 minimum | 86% |
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What to do with Super Cucumber
Fish the Beach from 6 PM to 2 AM in Summer or Fall, or use Ginger Island in any season during the same hours. Keep the first Super Cucumber for the Wizard, secret statue, dye, or a utility Fish Pond before selling extras.
Night utility fish, not a bundle bottleneck
Not required for the standard Community Center Fish Tank bundles.
Do not fish for it during the day. Super Cucumber is an evening and night target, and difficulty 80 makes Trap Bobber or Cork Bobber useful.
Super Cucumber FAQ
Where do you catch Super Cucumber in Stardew Valley?
Catch Super Cucumber at the Beach during Summer or Fall from 6 PM to 2 AM. Ginger Island works in any season during the same hours, and the Night Market submarine is a Winter 15-17 alternative.
What is Super Cucumber used for?
Super Cucumber is a loved gift for the Wizard, works as purple dye, unlocks the secret ??HMTGF?? statue, and can be stocked in a Fish Pond for Roe, Iridium Ore, and Amethyst.
Is Super Cucumber used for Lucky Lunch?
No. Lucky Lunch uses a regular Sea Cucumber, not a Super Cucumber. Super Cucumber is also not required for the standard Community Center bundles.
Where & When to Find Super Cucumber
Location
- Ocean
- Ginger Island
Beach in Summer or Fall evenings; Ginger Island in any season; Night Market submarine on Winter 15-17.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 80
HardChallenging catch requiring skill
Sinker Behavior
Tends to drop toward the bottom of the bar. Will occasionally jump up.
Tip: Keep your bar low and be ready for sudden upward jumps.
Expert Tips for Super Cucumber
Fish from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM. The Beach works in Summer or Fall, Ginger Island works in any season, and the Night Market submarine is a Winter 15-17 alternative.
Recommended Tackle
Cork Bobber
Larger fishing bar
Best for: Hard fish like legendaries
Trap Bobber
Slower catch bar drain
Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot
Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.
Sell Prices by Quality
| Quality | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 250g |
| Silver | 312g |
| Gold | 375g |
| Iridium | 500g |
Smoked Fish Value
The Fish Smoker uses 1 Coal and doubles the fish sell price while preserving quality. Fisher or Angler changes the fish value first; Artisan then increases the smoked product.
| Input Quality | Fish Value | Smoked Value |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 250g | 500g |
| Silver | 312g | 624g |
| Gold | 375g | 750g |
| Iridium | 500g | 1,000g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Super Cucumber
- Loved gift for Wizard
- Fish Pond (Iridium Ore and Amethyst at population 9)
- Purple dye and tailoring
- ??HMTGF?? statue secret
Did You Know?
Place one in the brown box north of the Blacksmith to receive the secret ??HMTGF?? statue.