InStardew Valley, farm life isn’t just about planting crops; it’s also about tending to your animals with unique resources – like the blue grass introduced in the 1.6 update. In this guide, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about blue grass – from its benefits to where and how to obtain it.

Whether you’re a seasoned farmer aiming to maximize yields or a newcomer eager to uncover all the wonders Stardew Valley has to offer, this guide will serve as your trusted companion on the path to nurturing lively and prosperous farm animals. Are you ready to enhance your farming experience with the secrets of blue grass? Let’s dive in!

Farmer standing near a chicken and blue grass in Stardew Valley

What Is Blue Grass?

What exactly is blue grass? Think of it as a turbocharged version of regular green grass – itboosts the heart levels of your farm animals twice as quickly, leading toquicker production of high-quality goods.

When planting it or planning your coop space, make sure the blue grass isaccessible to your farm animals, or they won’t be able to eat it.

Farmer standing near blue grass in Stardew Valley.

How To Find And Get Blue Grass

Blue grass can be obtained one of two ways: by starting with theMeadowlands Farmor by buying theBlue Grass Starter RecipefromQi’s shop at Ginger Island.

Naturally With The Meadowlands Farm Type

If you start with the Meadowlands Farm, you’re in luck. Blue grassnaturally sproutsandreplenishes during Fall, Spring, and Summer. It’s rather straightforward, requiring no extra effort besides time and patience. This is the simplest method, as the other can be a bit complicated and requires you to be a bit late-game due to needing Qi’s Ginger Island shop and foraging mastery unlocked.

Crafting Blue Grass Starters

For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, head toQi’s Walnut Room at Ginger Islandand buy theBlue Grass Starter Recipe. With this blueprint, you cancraft Blue Grass Startersandplant them on your farm, similar to green grass. As time passes, a patch of grass will gradually expand and extend to adjacent tiles across the farm. It can be planted during Winter, but it won’t spread to neighboring tiles.

Need to know how to unlock Qi’s Ginger Island shop?Read our guide here.

The hardest part of the Blue Grass Starter recipe is theBlue Syrup, which you get fromtapping blue trees. You can only get the recipe for these blue tree seeds byunlocking foraging mastery.