Skip to main content
GamesRadar+ GamesRadar+
US EditionUS CA EditionCanada UK EditionUK AU EditionAustralia
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
  • Games
    • Game Insights
      • Games News
      • Games Features
      • Games Reviews
      • Games Guides
      • Big in 2026
      • The Big Preview
      • On The Radar
      • Indie Spotlight
      • Future Games Show
      • Golden Joystick Awards
    • Genres
      • Action Games
      • RPGs
      • Action RPGs
      • Adventure Games
      • Third Person Shooters
      • FPS Games
    • Platforms
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X
      • PC
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Nintendo Switch 2
      • Tabletop Gaming
    • Franchises
      • Grand Theft Auto
      • Pokemon
      • Assassin's Creed
      • Monster Hunter
      • Fortnite
      • Cyberpunk
      • Red Dead
      • The Elder Scrolls
      • The Sims
  • Entertainment
    • TV Shows
      • TV News
      • TV Reviews
      • Anime Shows
      • Sci-Fi Shows
      • Superhero Shows
      • Animated Shows
      • Marvel TV Shows
      • Star Wars TV Shows
      • DC TV Shows
    • Movies
      • Movie News
      • Movie Reviews
      • Big Screen Spotlight
      • Superhero Movies
      • Action Movies
      • Anime Movies
      • Sci-Fi Movies
      • Horror Movies
      • Marvel Movies
      • DC Movies
    • Streaming
      • Apple TV Plus
      • Disney Plus
      • Netflix
      • HBO
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Hulu
    • Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • DC Comics
    • Toys & Collectibles
    • Lego
    • Dungeons and Dragons
    • Merch
  • Hardware
    • Insights
      • Hardware News
      • Hardware Reviews
      • Hardware Features
    • Computing
      • Desktop PCs
      • Laptops
      • Handhelds
    • Peripherals
      • Headsets & Headphones
      • TVs & Monitors
      • Gaming Mice
      • Gaming Keyboards
      • Gaming Chairs
      • Speakers & Audio
    • Accessories & Tech
      • Gaming Controllers
      • Tech
      • SSDs & Hard Drives
      • VR
      • Accessories
      • Retro
  • Deals
    • Game Deals
    • Tech Deals
    • TV Deals
    • Buying Guides
  • Video
  • Newsletters
    • Quizzes
    • About Us
    • How to pitch to us
    • How we score
    • Newsarama
    • Retro Gamer
    • Total Film
  • home
  • Games
    • View Games
      • Games News
      • Games Features
      • Games Reviews
      • Games Guides
      • Big in 2026
      • The Big Preview
      • On The Radar
      • Indie Spotlight
      • Future Games Show
      • Golden Joystick Awards
      • Action Games
      • RPGs
      • Action RPGs
      • Adventure Games
      • Third Person Shooters
      • FPS Games
    • Platforms
      • View Platforms
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X
      • PC
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Nintendo Switch 2
      • Tabletop Gaming
      • Grand Theft Auto
      • Pokemon
      • Assassin's Creed
      • Monster Hunter
      • Fortnite
      • Cyberpunk
      • Red Dead
      • The Elder Scrolls
      • The Sims
  • Entertainment
    • View Entertainment
    • TV Shows
      • View TV Shows
      • TV News
      • TV Reviews
      • Anime Shows
      • Sci-Fi Shows
      • Superhero Shows
      • Animated Shows
      • Marvel TV Shows
      • Star Wars TV Shows
      • DC TV Shows
    • Movies
      • View Movies
      • Movie News
      • Movie Reviews
      • Big Screen Spotlight
      • Superhero Movies
      • Action Movies
      • Anime Movies
      • Sci-Fi Movies
      • Horror Movies
      • Marvel Movies
      • DC Movies
    • Streaming
      • View Streaming
      • Apple TV Plus
      • Disney Plus
      • Netflix
      • HBO
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Hulu
    • Comics
      • View Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • DC Comics
    • Toys & Collectibles
    • Lego
    • Dungeons and Dragons
    • Merch
  • Hardware
    • View Hardware
      • Hardware News
      • Hardware Reviews
      • Hardware Features
      • Desktop PCs
      • Laptops
      • Handhelds
    • Peripherals
      • View Peripherals
      • Headsets & Headphones
      • TVs & Monitors
      • Gaming Mice
      • Gaming Keyboards
      • Gaming Chairs
      • Speakers & Audio
      • Gaming Controllers
      • Tech
      • SSDs & Hard Drives
      • VR
      • Accessories
      • Retro
  • Deals
    • View Deals
    • Game Deals
    • Tech Deals
    • TV Deals
    • Buying Guides
  • Video
  • Newsletters
    • Quizzes
    • About Us
    • How to pitch to us
    • How we score
    • Newsarama
    • Retro Gamer
    • Total Film
Trending
  • Pokemon Winds and Waves
  • New Games for 2026
  • GamesRadar+ Replay
  • Mario Day deals
Jump to:
  • What to do during green rain
  • How to get green rain
Don't miss these
The 3.1 update for Wuthering Waves
RPGs Wuthering Waves 3.1 takes players to a wintry new region
Stardew Valley Robin
Simulation Games Stardew Valley at 10: How a decade in the countryside has helped long-distance relationships thrive
A player stands next to a Ditto when changing the humidity in Pokemon Pokopia.
Pokemon How to change humidity in Pokemon Pokopia
Garden Horizons codes
Simulation Games Garden Horizons codes (March 2026) and how to redeem them for free Shillings and Seeds
Hoppip at the till in the Pokemon Centre in Pokopia
Pokemon How to access the Pokopia Limited Event and get Hoppip
A scenic shot of duckweed growing under a waterfall in Pokemon Pokopia
Pokemon How to make and move duckweed in Pokemon Pokopia
An early build of Stardew Valley shows the player character holding a tool over a dry plot of land
Simulation Games Stardew Valley creator reveals 14-year-old footage of Sprout Valley, a technically "functioning game"
Fortnite live event OG Ice Storm
Fortnite When is the next Fortnite live event, OG Ice Storm?
Fields of Mistria screenshot shows a farm with some cows and crops and a homestead
Games The 15 best farming games to help you reap what you sow
Roblox Grow a Garden codes
Games Grow a Garden codes (March 2026) for cosmetics and more
Arc Raiders Weather Monitor System project
Third Person Shooters All Arc Raiders Weather Monitor System project materials and rewards
Stardew Valley
Simulation Games Stardew Valley creator "wanted the mines to be like Terraria," but it was way "too ambitious" in the end
Arc Raiders Bird City
Third Person Shooters Arc Raiders' Bird City map modifier explained
Arc Raiders player on top of building roof looking at grim clouds and debris
Third Person Shooters The Hurricane Map condition in Arc Raiders explained
Winter in Cult of the Lamb Woolhaven
Roguelike Games How to stop your Cultists freezing in Woolhaven Winters
  1. Games
  2. Simulation Games
  3. Stardew Valley

What is Green Rain in Stardew Valley?

Guides
By Grace Dean last updated 17 February 2026

Green Rain in Stardew Valley is a weather event brings in moss and more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Stardew Valley green rain
(Image credit: ConcernedApe)
Jump to:
  • What to do during green rain
  • How to get green rain
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Pinterest
  • Flipboard
  • Email
Share this article
0
Join the conversation
Follow us
Add us as a preferred source on Google
Get the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more


By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

You are now subscribed

Your newsletter sign-up was successful


Want to add more newsletters?

GamesRadar+

Every Friday

GamesRadar+

Your weekly update on everything you could ever want to know about the games you already love, games we know you're going to love in the near future, and tales from the communities that surround them.

GTA 6 O'clock

Every Thursday

GTA 6 O'clock

Our special GTA 6 newsletter, with breaking news, insider info, and rumor analysis from the award-winning GTA 6 O'clock experts.

Knowledge

Every Friday

Knowledge

From the creators of Edge: A weekly videogame industry newsletter with analysis from expert writers, guidance from professionals, and insight into what's on the horizon.

The Setup

Every Thursday

The Setup

Hardware nerds unite, sign up to our free tech newsletter for a weekly digest of the hottest new tech, the latest gadgets on the test bench, and much more.

Switch 2 Spotlight

Every Wednesday

Switch 2 Spotlight

Sign up to our new Switch 2 newsletter, where we bring you the latest talking points on Nintendo's new console each week, bring you up to date on the news, and recommend what games to play.

The Watchlist

Every Saturday

The Watchlist

Subscribe for a weekly digest of the movie and TV news that matters, direct to your inbox. From first-look trailers, interviews, reviews and explainers, we've got you covered.

SFX

Once a month

SFX

Get sneak previews, exclusive competitions and details of special events each month!


An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
Subscribe to our newsletter

Green rain in Stardew Valley is a rare weather phenomenon added as part of the later update, and while it looks fairly strange at first and it's not clear what it's even doing, green rain can actually turn out to be mildly beneficial, assuming that you're out to get certain items and resources, as it can turn the world mossy and swampy in the aftermath. To help you understand what it does and what you should get out of it when it does come, I'll explain green rain in Stardew Valley and what it'll do to the land around you.

What to do during green rain in Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley green rain

(Image credit: ConcernedApe)

When the green rain falls, every part of Stardew Valley will look… green. There will also be lots more trees and large weeds ripe for the chopping block. Swipe at them with your axe or scythe, depending on the variety, and gather what they drop from fiber, to Stardew Valley moss, to mossy seeds, and other seed variants.

Stardew Valley green rain

(Image credit: ConcernedApe)

It’s a great time for anyone hoping to find moss in Stardew Valley because during the green rain, well, it’s everywhere. Players will also notice a new variety of flora, the Fiddlehead Fern. It’s a large vine, imagine Jack in the Beanstalk-esque, that’ll drop an abundance of material for players to gather.

You may like
  • An early build of Stardew Valley shows the player character holding a tool over a dry plot of land Stardew Valley creator reveals 14-year-old footage of Sprout Valley, a technically "functioning game"
  • Stardew Valley goblin ConcernedApe reveals he "completely scrapped" Stardew Valley goblin villages, and fans "just want" the axed feature now
  • Stardew Valley Stardew Valley 1.7 update might be as big as the farming sim's last, as ConcernedApe hints there's "lots more" to come

Fiddlehead Ferns will drop from the stalks and can be used for completing the Chef’s Bundle at the Community Center. They can also sometimes drop mossy seeds, which can be planted on your farm to grow a special type of tree that is usually only around during the green rain event.

Stardew Valley green rain

(Image credit: ConcernedApe)

Players may also notice that most of the residents of Pelican Town have disappeared during the green rain. Well, they've headed for cover at The Stardrop Saloon. With many gathered and finding solace at this watering hole, it’s a great opportunity to boost your social skills and get those daily interactions.

So, during the green rain, make sure you chop away and gather all the items on offer during the event because you’ll be waiting a whole year for it to happen again. With such a rare event, it’s no surprise that rare opportunities to gather precious items is what it brings.

Stardew Valley green rain is a random event you have no control over that will gives access to certain things like moss, fiber and seeds, It also grows Fiddlehead Ferns which drop mossy seeds that grow trees that only appear during green rain. You can also use them to complete the Chef’s Bundle at the Community Centre.

Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

How to get green rain in Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley green rain

(Image credit: ConcernedApe)

When green rain is due in Stardew Valley, the weather report will say, “Um… There appears to be some kind of… anomalous reading… I… don’t know what this means.” This means green rain is coming. It’s a very rare occurrence, even in summer, so be sure to check daily and prepare yourself for when the green rain decides to fall. When you wake up on a day that green rain has fallen, a box will also appear saying, “A green rain has descended upon the valley.”

Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do in particular that will make the green rain fall from the skies. It’s just a matter of waiting as green rain will only occur during the summer. To be prepared, players can check the weather report each day on the TV in their home to see what tomorrow has in store.

Stardew Valley bookseller: Stardew Valley mastery: Stardew Valley trinkets: Stardew Valley mystery boxes:Stardew Valley sea jelly:

Stardew Valley bookseller: Build your library
Stardew Valley mastery: Master farmer
Stardew Valley trinkets: Loot the lucre
Stardew Valley mystery boxes: What's inside?
Stardew Valley sea jelly: Catch the blob

View Deal

© GamesRadar+. Not to be reproduced without permission.

CATEGORIES
Xbox Series X Xbox One PS5 PS4 PC Gaming Nintendo Switch iPhone Android Platforms Xbox PlayStation Nintendo Mobile Gaming
Grace Dean
Grace Dean
Social Links Navigation
Freelance Writer

Grace is a freelance writer whose work has appeared on sites including GamesRadar, PocketTactics, Space.com, Metro, Loadout, and The Digital Fix. She's written about everything from games to TV shows, and was once Head of Short Form at ITN.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

Read more
An early build of Stardew Valley shows the player character holding a tool over a dry plot of land
Stardew Valley creator reveals 14-year-old footage of Sprout Valley, a technically "functioning game"
 
 
Stardew Valley goblin
ConcernedApe reveals he "completely scrapped" Stardew Valley goblin villages, and fans "just want" the axed feature now
 
 
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley 1.7 update might be as big as the farming sim's last, as ConcernedApe hints there's "lots more" to come
 
 
Arc Raiders best weapons
Arc Raiders "Toxic Swamp" map event coming next week according to new trials, suggesting Embark looked to FromSoftware
 
 
Best games like Stardew Valley: a screenshot of a Stardew Valley farm during spring.
10 Games like Stardew Valley that'll keep you working on the farm until the cows come home
 
 
arc raiders toxic trail
Everything we know about Arc Raiders Toxic Swamps
 
 
Latest in Simulation Games
Fruit Piece Incremental codes
Fruit Piece Incremental codes (March 2026) and how to redeem them for free Beli, Scrolls, Rolls, and more
 
 
The Sims 4 tattoo artist career
The Sims 4 Marketplace sparks angry fan reactions and comparisons to paid Fallout and Skyrim mods
 
 
The Sims 4 burglar
The Sims 4 Marketplace is coming with paid mods – because that's definitely what fans of EA's life sim want
 
 
Turquoise
Subnautica's rare cozy moments meet my favorite Windows 98 screensaver in this relaxing new life sim
 
 
Stardew Valley goblin
ConcernedApe reveals he "completely scrapped" Stardew Valley goblin villages, and fans "just want" the axed feature now
 
 
Stardew Valley berry
Stardew Valley creator went through it 6 months before launch, and the game didn't come together until "the last moment"
 
 
Latest in Guides
Helldivers 2 Entrenched Division warbond helldivers in sapper armor running across no-man's-land
All weapons and items in the Helldivers 2 Entrenched Division Warbond
 
 
The Minecraft Live logo over a promotional image for the Tiny Takeover drop.
How to watch Minecraft Live 2026
 
 
Bizarre Lineage codes
Bizarre Lineage codes (March 2026) for free Stat Point Essence, Rare Chests, and more
 
 
Hoppip at the till in the Pokemon Centre in Pokopia
How to access the Pokopia Limited Event and get Hoppip
 
 
Marathon Introducing Sekiguchi agent Nona weaveworm
Marathon Introducing Sekiguchi contract walkthrough and how to find the Necrotic Sample and scan your shell
 
 
Ghost of Yotei Legends
How to start Ghost of Yotei Legends online co-op
 
 
LATEST ARTICLES
  1. Arc Raiders player in heavy rain with shield shorting out
    1
    Arc Raiders turns down electromagnetic storm lightning despite some players preferring the chaos, as Embark promises compensation for folks impacted by recent server issues
  2. 2
    Game of Thrones creators' beleaguered, big-budget Netflix sci-fi show reportedly getting a reduced episode count for seasons 2 and 3
  3. 3
    Ghost of Yotei devs tried to add Zelda: Breath of the Wild-style rock climbing, but discovered "rock climbing is not a core aspect of being a wandering ronin"
  4. 4
    The future of RPGs is isometric
  5. 5
    Lego Luigi kit lets you recreate the iconic Mario Kart death stare

GamesRadar+ is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google
  • Terms and conditions
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Accessibility statement
  • Careers
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Review guidelines
  • Write for us
  • Accessibility Statement

© Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...