Best Crops by Season
Profit/day rankings for Roots of Pacha using Knowledge domestication, updated quality multipliers (0.4x–2.0x), regrow timing, and processing inheritance. Baseline preview below uses Knowledge 2 and a 28-day window.
Quick answers (baseline)
Designed for search queries like “best crops ”, “most profitable crop”, and “profit per day”. Baseline uses Knowledge 2 and a 28-day window. Dataset last updated: 2024-05-20.
#1 crop
Dragon Fruit
43.51 profit/day
#2 crop
Olive
28.42 profit/day
Gap (#1 − #2)
15.09
Higher gap = clearer “best”
Regrow share
47%
16/34 crops regrow
Tip: If you have processing stations, the “best to plant” can differ from the “best to sell raw” because processed goods inherit quality.
Quick preview (Top 3 per season)
Click a season for the full ranked table (all crops in that season) and direct links into the calculator.
Spring
Full ranking →
- AlmondGrow 12d • Regrow 1d23.77profit/day
- TomatoGrow 4d • Regrow 2d11.11profit/day
- BeansGrow 5d • Regrow 2d9.98profit/day
Summer
Full ranking →
- Dragon FruitGrow 10d • Regrow 1d43.51profit/day
- AlmondGrow 12d • Regrow 1d23.77profit/day
- PineappleGrow 8d • Regrow 4d16.16profit/day
Autumn
Full ranking →
- OliveGrow 12d • Regrow 1d28.42profit/day
- PomegranateGrow 12d • Regrow 1d24.50profit/day
- AppleGrow 12d • Regrow 1d19.50profit/day
Winter
Full ranking →
- CassavaGrow 10d4.07profit/day
- KaleGrow 6d4.06profit/day
- CabbageGrow 9d4.00profit/day
FAQ
What assumptions does this ranking use?
Baseline uses Knowledge 2 and a 28-day window. Profit/day accounts for regrow cycles and quality expected value (Wild 0.4x → Best 2.0x).
Is this the best crop to plant or best crop to sell?
This ranking is profit/day from the crop itself under the model. If you process goods, the best crop to plant can change because processed goods inherit input quality.
Why does Knowledge level change rankings so much?
Before Knowledge 2 you harvest Wild-only (low value). After domestication, higher qualities become possible and Best hits 2.0x, which can flip what’s optimal.
Why do my in-game results differ from this page?
Your Knowledge level, patch changes, and station availability (Press/Fermenter/Brewer) can shift the best choice. Use the calculator to match your assumptions.
How do I use this page to decide what to plant?
Open your season page, check the top rows, then click into the calculator to compare your shortlist with your Knowledge + season window + processing stations.