Crimson Core Guides: Berry Farming
72 Mistralton + 84 Abundant Shrine
16h / 20h / 42 to 67h
Consumed on use
~5/7 will be Plain seeds
Berry Farming Basics
Seeds and Flavours
Seeds come in 5 flavours (Spicy, Bitter, Sweet, Dry, Sour) and 2 variants (Plain / Very). Every berry recipe uses 2 to 3 seeds in specific combinations.
Tools You Need
You need a watering can and Harvest Tools (350 each). Harvest Tools extract seeds and are consumed on use.
Watering and Soil Gauge
White = safe. Blue blinking = overwatered (lose 1 yield). Red blinking = dry (losing yield every few hours). Check often.
Where to Plant
72 plots near Mistralton + 84 near Abundant Shrine = 156 plots per character. All math in this guide assumes this layout.
Full Berry Seed Recipe Table
| Berry | Growth | Seed Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| 16h Berries | ||
| Cheri | 16h | 3× Plain Spicy |
| Chesto | 16h | 3× Plain Dry |
| Pecha | 16h | 3× Plain Sweet |
| Rawst | 16h | 3× Plain Bitter |
| Aspear | 16h | 3× Plain Sour |
| 20h Berries | ||
| Leppa | 20h | 1× Plain Bitter + 1× Plain Sweet + 1× Very Spicy |
| Oran | 20h | 1× Very Sweet + 1× Very Sour |
| Persim | 20h | 1× Very Spicy + 1× Very Sweet |
| Lum | 20h | 1× Very Spicy + 1× Very Sweet + 1× Very Dry |
| Sitrus | 20h | 1× Very Bitter + 1× Very Sweet + 1× Very Sour |
| Pomeg | 20h | 1× Very Spicy + 1× Very Bitter |
| Kelpsy | 20h | 1× Very Bitter + 1× Very Dry |
| Qualot | 20h | 1× Very Sour + 1× Very Bitter |
| Hondew | 20h | 1× Very Dry + 1× Very Sweet |
| Grepa | 20h | 1× Very Sour + 1× Very Sweet |
| Tamato | 20h | 1× Very Spicy + 1× Very Sour |
| 42h Berries | ||
| Figy | 42h | 1× Very Spicy + 1× Plain Sweet |
| Wiki | 42h | 1× Very Dry + 1× Plain Bitter |
| Mago | 42h | 1× Very Sweet + 1× Plain Spicy |
| Aguav | 42h | 1× Very Bitter + 1× Plain Dry |
| Iapapa | 42h | 1× Very Sour + 1× Plain Sweet |
| 44h Berries | ||
| Razz | 44h | 1× Very Spicy + 1× Plain Bitter |
| Bluk | 44h | 1× Very Dry + 1× Plain Sweet |
| Nanab | 44h | 1× Very Sweet + 1× Plain Sour |
| Wepear | 44h | 1× Very Bitter + 1× Plain Spicy |
| Pinap | 44h | 1× Very Sour + 1× Plain Dry |
| 67h Berries (Powder) | ||
| Liechi | 67h | 2× Very Spicy + 1× Very Sweet |
| Ganlon | 67h | 2× Very Bitter + 1× Very Sour |
| Salac | 67h | 2× Very Sweet + 1× Very Spicy |
| Petaya | 67h | 2× Very Dry + 1× Very Bitter |
| Apicot | 67h | 2× Very Sour + 1× Very Dry |
| Starf | 67h | 1× Very Spicy + 1× Very Dry + 1× Very Sour |
| Enigma | 67h | 1× Very Sweet + 1× Very Bitter + 1× Very Dry |
Berry Time Limits
| Berry Group | Growth | Watering | Harvest | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16h berries | 16h | Within 7h, then within 12h | Within 24h | 3 to 6 |
| 20h berries | 20h | Within 7h, then within 12h | Within 28h | 4 to 7 |
| 42h berries | 42h | 3 to 8h, then 12 to 15h | Within 50h | 7 to 9 |
| 44h berries | 44h | 3 to 8h, then 12 to 15h | Within 52h | 7 to 10 |
| 67h berries | 67h | 4 to 8h, then 12 to 15h | Within 75h | 10 to 13 |
Scheduling Your Farm
16h Berries
NEET: Plant, water 4 to 7h later, harvest within 24h.
Work/School: Plant before bed, water before leaving, harvest after work.
20h Berries
NEET: Plant, water immediately, water 8 to 12h later, harvest within 28h.
Work/School: Plant before bed, water morning, water after work, harvest next day.
Long Berries
42h, 44h, and 67h berries require watering every 12 to 15 hours. Missing windows is expensive and kills yield quickly.
Time per Run
Per 156 plot character:
Planting: 3.5 to 4.5 min
Harvesting: 5 to 6.5 min
Watering: 2.5 to 3.5 min
Seed Farming and Ratios
Seed Odds
Harvest Tooling gives roughly 2/7 Very seeds and 5/7 Plain seeds. All profit math in this guide assumes this ratio.
16h — 3x Plain Recipe
702 berries yields roughly 501 Plain + 201 Very.
Replant cost: 468 Plain. Surplus: roughly 33 Plain + 201 Very.
16h — 1 Plain + 1 Very Recipe
Replant cost: 156 Plain + 156 Very. Surplus: roughly 345 Plain + 45 Very.
Good for stockpiling Plain seeds.
20h Berries
Aguav and Mago each use 1 Very seed + 1 Plain seed per plant. Reinvest surplus Very Bitter/Sweet seeds into these berries instead of selling to avoid GTL tax loss.
General Berry Farming
Choosing a Berry
Not all berries are equal. Compare berry profit, seed profit, and vendor profit. If seed profit is much higher, you are effectively a seed farmer, not a berry farmer.
Farm Seeds or Buy?
If seed profit is significantly higher, farm seeds. If the difference is small, farming your own seeds avoids GTL volatility and tax loss.
When to Vendor
If GTL price after tax is close to vendor price, vendor farming wins. No undercut wars, no listing time, no waiting for buyers.
Consistency Beats Theory
A slightly worse berry you never miss will outperform a perfect setup you constantly scuff. Reliability equals real profit.
Leppa Berry Farming
Standard Leppa Farm
The classic 15 day cycle. Plant Leppa on one character, then run Cheri + Rawst/Pecha on others to feed seeds. Produces consistent surplus Very Spicy + Plain Bitter/Sweet seeds.
Upgraded Leppa Farm
Reinvest surplus Very Bitter/Sweet seeds into 20h berries (Aguav/Mago). Converts excess seeds into more Leppa fuel or GTL profit.
Hybrid GTL Method
Buy whichever seed is cheapest on the GTL and farm the others. Reduces capital requirements and smooths out seed shortages.
Leppa Priorities
Leppa has a 28h harvest window. If you are late, harvest Leppa last. Save shorter berries first to avoid withering.
Berry Powder and Item Conversions
Berry Powder lets you convert berries into high value items like PP Max, EV items, and healing items. These conversions are often more profitable than selling berries directly.
| Target Item | Best Berries | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PP Max / White Herb | Liechi, Petaya, Salac, Apicot, Ganlon | High value, long growth. Great for focused, low volume farming. |
| EV Items | Pomeg, Kelpsy, Qualot, Hondew, Grepa | Strong if EV items are selling well in your market. |
| Healing Items | Lum, Sitrus | More niche; spikes during events or PvP seasons. |
NPC Vendor Berry Strategies
Some berries are grown purely to sell to NPCs. You ignore the GTL entirely and focus on vendor price vs seed cost.
| Berry | Seeds | Vendor Price | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitrus | Very Bitter / Very Sweet / Very Sour | 800 | Strong vendor price; stable, low effort farming. |
| Lum | Very Spicy / Very Sweet / Very Dry | 800 | Also useful for Powder conversions; flexible demand. |
| Kelpsy / Tamato / Hondew / Qualot / Grepa | Mixed Very + Plain seeds | 600 to 700 | Solid vendor options when GTL prices are weak. |
If vendor profit per day is close to GTL profit after tax, vendor farming wins on simplicity alone.
Step by Step Berry Farming Routine
Decide if you are focusing on Leppa, vendor berries (Sitrus/Lum), or Powder berries (Liechi/Petaya/etc.).
Use the seed ratios in this guide (3x Plain or 1 Plain + 1 Very for 16h, Very seeds for 20h) and stock enough for all 156 plots.
Use the Unova farms (Mistralton + Abundant Shrine = 156 plots per character) and fill every spot with your chosen berry.
16h/20h: water within 7h, then again before 12h. Long berries: water every 12 to 15h. Avoid blue or red blinking soil.
16h: harvest before 24h. 20h: before 28h. Long berries: within their listed window to avoid withering and yield loss.
Convert berries into seeds using Harvest Tools (350 each). Aim to maintain or grow your seed stock every cycle.
Decide per berry: sell on GTL, vendor directly if prices are close after tax, or convert to Berry Powder for PP Max / EV items.
Use surplus seeds (especially Very seeds) to expand into 20h berries or more Leppa, then repeat the cycle for stable long term profit.
Conclusion
Berry farming is a balance of seed ratios, watering discipline, and choosing the right berries for your goals. Whether you focus on Leppa, vendor berries, or Powder conversions, consistency is the key to long term profit.
