Short answer: Cactus Fruit is a Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter fruit that takes 12 days to grow and then gives a harvest every 3 days. It sells for 75g. Planted on day 1 of Spring at farming level 6 it makes about 2,702g per tile after seeds, one of the best (number 2 of 15 Spring crops).
Quick facts
| Seasons | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter (indoors only) |
|---|---|
| Days to first harvest | 12 |
| After the first harvest | Regrows every 3 days, no replanting |
| Sell price | 75g |
| Seeds | 150g at the Oasis |
| Items per harvest | 1 at farming level 0, 1 at level 10 |
| Last day to plant | Day 16 of Winter for one harvest |
What Cactus Fruit sells for
Quality changes the price: silver is worth about a quarter more than regular, gold about a half more, and iridium double. Your farming level decides how often you get each.
| Regular | Silver | Gold | Iridium | Regular with Tiller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75g | 93g | 112g | 150g | 82g |
| Farming level | Regular | Silver | Gold | Iridium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 97.02% | 1.98% | 1% | 0% |
| 5 | 69.42% | 19.58% | 11% | 0% |
| 10 | 45.82% | 33.18% | 21% | 0% |
Iridium quality only becomes possible with Deluxe Fertilizer, which is why the chance is 0% here.
Profit per tile
This is profit for one tile planted on day 1 of the season and replanted after each harvest, sold raw, after paying for seeds. It counts every harvest that fits before the season ends, and carries the crop into the next season if it also grows there.
| Planted in | Harvests | Level 0 | Level 6 | Level 10 | Rank at level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 34 | 2,425g | 2,702g | 2,867g | 2 of 15 |
| Summer | 24 | 1,667g | 1,863g | 1,980g | 2 of 19 |
| Fall | 15 | 986g | 1,108g | 1,181g | 2 of 17 |
| Winter | 6 | 304g | 353g | 382g | 1 of 2 |
Planted on day 1 of Spring, Cactus Fruit is harvested on day 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34 and 26 more times. Going from farming level 0 to 10 raises its profit by about 18%, mostly through better quality. Because it regrows, you pay for seeds once and then collect every 3 days, which is why the number rises quickly the earlier in the season you plant it. For a different day, farming level, profession or fertilizer, use the Crop Profit Calculator.
Does fertilizer help?
| Nothing | Basic Fertilizer | Quality Fertilizer | Speed-Gro | Deluxe Speed-Gro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,702g | 2,869g | 3,026g | 2,602g | 2,706g |
For Cactus Fruit, Quality Fertilizer is the only one that pays: it lifts profit from 2,702g to 3,026g a tile. The others cost more than they bring in.
Sell it raw or process it?
| Machine | Makes | Price | Days in machine | Extra gold per machine per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keg | Wine | 315g | 6.25 | 38g |
| Preserves Jar | Jelly | 280g | 2.5 | 82g |
The last column is what one machine adds per day over selling the crop raw, if it is never idle. For Cactus Fruit the better machine is the Preserves Jar (Jelly, 82g a machine-day). Preserves Jars earn more here, so keep your Kegs for crops with a higher gain. The Keg vs Preserves Jar tool splits a harvest across the machines you actually own.
In the greenhouse
Grown in the greenhouse all year (112 days), Cactus Fruit makes about 3,104g a tile once established, from 37 harvests, and 2,702g in the first year while it is still growing. Compare crops for a full greenhouse in Best Greenhouse Setup for Money.
How it compares
The top Spring crops at farming level 6 are:
- Ancient Fruit: 4,934g per tile
- Strawberry: 585g per tile
- Carrot: 351g per tile
Cactus Fruit makes 2,702g, number 2 of 15. It is near the top of its season, so it is a safe choice. See every crop for the season on Best Spring Crops, or ask What to Plant Today for a pick that fits your day and budget.