Stardew Valley: Preserves Jar Vs Kegs

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Stardew Valley is all about growing crops and making a living off the land — but there's more that players can do with their fruit and vegetables than sell them as-is. As players advance their Farming skill, they will unlock crafting recipes for items that will let them can, preserve, and ferment their produce into highly valuable artisan goods.

Two such items that Stardew Valley players tend to craft in huge numbers are Kegs and Preserves Jars. Both of these can be used to turn crops — particularly fruits and vegetables — into Artisan Goods that multiply their value spectacularly, potentially earning the player massive profits. But is one better than the other? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each option? Here's how Kegs and Preserves Jars stack up against each other when compared head-to-head.

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Both Preserves Jars and Kegs are useful to have on a player's farm, as they can both be used to turn produce and other items into valuable artisan goods. This is especially profitable if players have the Artisan profession, which increases the sell price of these goods by 40%.

It is important to note that the quality of the item placed in a Preserves Jar or a Keg does not affect the quality or sell price of the artisan product. A Jelly made from a gold-quality fruit, for example, will sell for the same price as one made from a normal-quality fruit. Thus, it is recommended that players use their lowest-quality items to make Artisan products in their Preserves Jars and Kegs.

Preserves Jars are used to produce canned products: Jelly, Pickles, and Aged Roe. The crafting recipe for Preserves Jars is received at Farming Level 4 and requires:

The following items can be crafted