Introduction
Crops are the backbone of production in Hay Day. Every product, order, and truck delivery depends on having the right crops ready at the right time. Knowing crop grow times and maximum sell prices helps players plan farming cycles, manage silo space, and earn coins efficiently.
This guide lists Hay Day crops only, with grow times and maximum Roadside Shop sell prices for Android players.
How Crop Pricing Works in Hay Day
- Crops cost nothing to plant
- You earn coins by selling crops in the Roadside Shop
- Prices fluctuate, but selling at maximum price is best
- Crops are often more valuable when used in production rather than sold raw
Early Game Crops
| Crop | Grow Time | Max Sell Price (Coins) |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 2 minutes | 36 |
| Corn | 5 minutes | 72 |
| Carrot | 10 minutes | 72 |
| Soybean | 20 minutes | 108 |
| Sugarcane | 30 minutes | 144 |
These crops grow fast and are ideal for frequent harvesting and experience gain.
Mid Game Crops
| Crop | Grow Time | Max Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 25 minutes | 108 |
| Chili Pepper | 20 minutes | 144 |
| Lettuce | 30 minutes | 216 |
| Tomato | 6 hours | 216 |
| Pineapple | 20 hours | 252 |
Mid-game crops balance time and profit and are commonly used in production buildings.
Advanced Crops
| Crop | Grow Time | Max Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion | 3 hours | 216 |
| Strawberry | 8 hours | 504 |
| Pumpkin | 3 hours | 320 |
| Indigo | 2 hours | 252 |
| Tea Leaf | 6 hours | 360 |
These crops should be planted strategically due to longer grow times.
Late Game Crops
| Crop | Grow Time | Max Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 45 minutes | 108 |
| Sunflower | 1 hour | 180 |
| Cucumber | 1 hour | 126 |
| Bell Pepper | 30 minutes | 120 |
| Garlic | 1 hour | 180 |
Late-game crops often support advanced production chains rather than direct selling.
Best Crops to Grow by Situation
Fast coins and XP
- Wheat
- Corn
- Carrot
Overnight planting
- Strawberry
- Tomato
- Pineapple
Balanced profit
- Soybean
- Sugarcane
- Lettuce
Common Crop Mistakes
- Selling crops needed for production
- Letting fields sit empty
- Filling the silo with slow-selling crops
- Ignoring grow time vs demand
Crop Efficiency Tips
- Always keep fields planted
- Use long-grow crops when offline
- Sell excess crops at max price
- Prioritize crops required for active production buildings
- Upgrade silo storage early
Final Thoughts
In Hay Day, smart crop management is one of the easiest ways to progress faster without spending diamonds. Understanding grow times and sell prices allows Android players to farm efficiently, earn steady coins, and avoid storage issues.
Crops are free to plant, so the real strategy is time management, not cost.