This Stardew Valley guide focuses on honey production, a profitable yet often overlooked artisanal good. Honey is easily cultivated and can generate significant income, especially with strategic planning. This guide is updated for version 1.6.

Bee House Construction

Honey production requires a Bee House, unlocked at Farming Level 3. The recipe calls for:

• 40 Wood
• 8 Coal
• 1 Iron Bar
• 1 Maple Syrup

Alternatively, a Bee House can be obtained from the Fall Crops Bundle (Community Center) or the Mayor's Prize Counter.

Place Bee Houses outdoors (farm, forest, quarry). They produce honey every 3-4 days (excluding Winter; year-round on Ginger Island). Hitting a Bee House with an axe or pickaxe moves it; ready honey drops. Bee Houses are unproductive in the Greenhouse.

Flowers and Honey Types

Nearby flowers (within five tiles, including Garden Pots) influence honey type and value. Without flowers, Wild Honey (100g base, 140g with Artisan profession) is produced.

The Artisan profession (Farming Level 10) boosts Artisan goods by 40%. Honey prices (base and Artisan):

Harvesting flowers before honey collection reverts the honey to Wild Honey. Conversely, you can wait for desired flowers to bloom near the Bee House. Wild Seed flowers (Sweet Peas, Daffodils) yield Wild Honey.

Honey Uses

Higher-value honeys are best sold directly. Wild Honey and others can be used for crafting or gifting.

Mead Production

Honey in a Keg produces Mead. Aging in a Cask improves quality and value:

• Normal: 200g (280g with Artisan)
• Silver: 250g (350g)
• Gold: 300g (420g)
• Iridium: 400g (560g)

Honey type doesn't affect Mead value; use Wild Honey for maximum profit.

Crafting and Bundles

Honey, Hardwood, and Fiber craft a Warp Totem: Farm (Farming Level 8). Honey completes the Community Center's Artisan Bundle and some Fish Pond quests.

Gifting

Honey is a Liked gift for most villagers (except Maru and Sebastian). Wild Honey is ideal for building friendships. Mead is also a good gift (avoid Penny, Sebastian, and children).

This comprehensive guide helps you maximize honey production and profit in Stardew Valley. Remember to consider flower placement, Artisan profession, and the various uses of honey and mead for optimal results.