Melon Sell Price & Profit Guide (2026)
A refreshing summer treat with a signature sweet flavor.
Shipping Prices
| Quality | Sell Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 250g |
| Silver | 312g |
| Gold | 375g |
| Iridium | 500g |
Sell vs Process Decision for Melon
If you are deciding whether to sell Melon raw or process it first, compare total value and machine time. The highest-value processed option is Wine from a Keg.
| Method | Output | Sell Value | Gain vs Raw | Machine Time | Gain/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell raw | Melon | 250g | 0g | None | N/A |
| Keg | Wine | 750g | 500g | 7 days | 71.4g/day |
| Preserves Jar | Jelly | 550g | 300g | 3 days | 100g/day |
Use total value when
You have enough machines and want maximum gold per item, especially for premium Wine, Juice, Oil, or Caviar.
Use gain/day when
Your Kegs or Jars are the bottleneck and faster processing keeps your farm cash flow moving.
Dehydrator Formula for Melon
Stardew Valley 1.6 Dehydrator products are variable-price goods, so this page calculates the value from the input item instead of storing one fixed price.
floor(base price x 7.5 + 25)Dehydrator price uses the base item price and ignores input quality. See the public formula audit for source links and known limits.
Artisan Goods & Processing
Processing Melon usually yields higher profits. Here is the breakdown:
Keg
Preserves Jar
💡 Profit Tip: Use the Keg for Melon - it yields 200g more per item.
Location & Uses
Where to find Melon: You can obtain this item via Pierre's Store. It is primarily found during the Summer season.
