Corn

Corn is a crop that can be planted in both Summer and Fall. It behaves the same in either season, and it is one of the few crops that can survive the season change: if a Corn plant is in the ground on Summer 28, it will keep growing on Fall 1 as if nothing had happened. Any fertilizer under it also remains in place.

Corn takes 14 days to mature, progressing through five growth stages of 2, 3, 3, 3, and 3 days. After the first harvest, it regrows every 4 days, making it a long-term crop once established.

Corn has several useful applications beyond selling:

• It can be requested on the Help Wanted board in Fall for a cash reward and friendship points.
• It can be used in tailoring as a dye item and as a yellow dye source.
• It can be processed in a Seed Maker in 20 minutes, which is faster than turning it into a preserved good.
• It is also used in some Community Center bundle requirements, including one that asks for 10 Corn and another that accepts five gold-quality Corn.

Because Corn spans two seasons, it is especially convenient for players who want a crop that can continue producing after Summer ends. It is also practical for dyeing and tailoring, since it works both as a sewing-machine ingredient and as a yellow dye item.