Summer Season Walkthrough
Complete guide to Summer in Seikyu — high-value crops, ocean fishing, seasonal events, and beating the heat.
Summer in Seikyu
Summer is the most profitable farming season. With high-value crops like Melon and Watermelon, smart planting can double your gold. However, longer growth times require careful planning.
Summer Crops
| Crop | Seed Price | Sell Price | Growth Days | Profit/Day | Regrows? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melon | 200g | 600g | 12 | 33.3g | No |
| Watermelon | 150g | 500g | 11 | 31.8g | No |
| Pumpkin | 100g | 400g | 10 | 30g | No |
| Tomato | 80g | 250g | 8 | 21.3g | No |
| Corn | 60g | 180g | 8 | 15g | No |
| Sunflower | 50g | 100g | 6 | 8.3g | No |
# Planting Strategy
Days 1-3: Plant Melons immediately — at 12 days, they need the full season. Also start Pumpkins (10 days).
Days 4-10: Fill remaining fields with Tomatoes and Corn. Tomatoes offer the best mid-range profit.
Days 11-17: Second wave planting. Corn and Sunflowers can still finish before season end.
Days 18-28: Only plant Sunflowers (6 days) or nothing. Focus on harvesting and selling.
Key Rule: A crop planted on Day 17 with 12-day growth will die on Day 1 of Fall. Always do the math.
Summer Fish
| Fish | Location | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pufferfish | Ocean | Precious | 150g |
| Cuttlefish | Ocean | Precious | 130g |
| Eel | Rivers | Rare | 45g |
| Bream | Rivers/Ponds | Rare | 42g |
| Cutlassfish | Ocean | Rare | 27g |
| Black Bass | Rivers | Common | 25g |
| Crystal Shrimp | Shallow Sea | Rare | 30g |
| Lobster | Ocean | Rare | 80g |
Target: Pufferfish (150g) is the Summer fishing prize. Ocean fishing on clear days gives the best results. Eel in rivers is also solid income.
Summer Events and Birthdays
# Birthdays
- Summer 5 — Yoni (Deer Yokai Singer) — Give Sweet Potato or Flower Bouquet
- Summer 9 — Torleone (Kawauso Fish Shop Owner) — Give Rare Fish or Fishing Rod Upgrade
# Seasonal Events
- Summer Festival — A fireworks celebration. Important for NPC bonding and unique dialogue.
- Casino Special — Yoni performs; the casino may offer limited-time rewards.
- Typhoon Warning — A weather event that can damage unprotected crops. Ensure scarecrows are placed and consider harvesting vulnerable crops early.
Summer Priorities Checklist
# Week 1 (Days 1-7)
- Plant Melons and Pumpkins on Day 1
- Fill fields with Tomatoes and Corn
- Buy Summer seeds before Spring ends
- Give birthday gift to Yoni (Day 5)
- Start ocean fishing for Pufferfish
# Week 2 (Days 8-14)
- Harvest first Tomato and Corn crops
- Reinvest profits into second planting wave
- Progress deeper into Fox Ruins if not completed
- Give birthday gift to Torleone (Day 9)
- Cook dishes with Summer ingredients for gifts
# Week 3 (Days 15-21)
- Harvest Melons — biggest payday of the season
- Prepare for typhoon risk — check scarecrows
- Stockpile cooking ingredients
- Fish for Eel at rivers during evenings
# Week 4 (Days 22-28)
- Final harvests — don't plant anything new
- Buy Fall seeds in advance
- Sell all remaining Summer-specific items
- Prepare farm layout for Fall crops
Summer Profit Maximization
Summer offers the highest profit potential of any season:
- Melons are king — 33.3g/day profit. Plant as many as you can afford on Day 1
- Cook before selling — Turn Tomatoes into Omurice (adds Egg + Rice value) for more profit
- Fish the ocean — Pufferfish and Cuttlefish are too valuable to ignore
- Water twice daily — If you have an upgraded watering can, morning and evening watering can improve crop quality
Dealing with Typhoons
Summer typhoons can destroy crops. Mitigation strategies:
- Upgrade scarecrows to deluxe versions
- Harvest high-value crops before the typhoon hits (check weather forecasts)
- Keep a stockpile of seeds for emergency replanting
- Use indoor time during typhoons for cooking and crafting