Hybrid Crop Engine
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #209 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hybrid Crop Engine lets content packs define hybrid crops, which have a chance of appearing between two fully-grown parent crops.
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI.
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]Unzip the mod folder into Stardew Valley/Mods.[]Run the game using SMAPI.
Use
For players
This mod does nothing on its own, you need to install content packs for it.
You only need to install the mod and it'll work automatically for content packs that use it. If you have two fully-grown crops in the ground with an empty spot between them, there's a random chance each day a hybrid crop will start growing there.
See the optional downloads for an example Garsnips mod (a hybrid of garlic and parnsips).
For mod authors
Edit the Data/HybridCrops asset using Content Patcher or SMAPI's content API. For example, using Content Patcher with Json Assets tokens:
"Format": "1. 24. 0",
"Changes": [
"Action": "EditData",
"Target": "Data/HybridCrops",
"Entries": {
"{{spacechase0. JsonAssets/CropId:Garsnip}}": {
"BaseCropA": 0,
"BaseCropB": 4,
"Chance": 0. 05,
The key is the crop index for the hybrid crop in the TileSheets\crops spritesheet. The value is an object containing three fields:
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[]BaseCropA: the index of the first parent crop.
[]BaseCropB: the index of the second parent crop.
[]Chance: a percentage chance of a hybrid appearing each day, as a value between 0 and 1 (e.g. 0. 05 for 5%).
Compatibility
Compatible with Stardew Valley 1. 5. 5+ on Linux/macOS/Windows, both single-player and multiplayer.
See also
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[]Release notes
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]Source code
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[]Release notes
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[]BaseCropA: the index of the first parent crop.
Hybrid Crop Engine by spacechase0 is a framework mod for Stardew Valley that enables content packs to define hybrid crops, which can randomly appear between two fully-grown parent crops. It has 1,088 endorsements and 60,940 downloads, last updated in July 2024. This mod is for players who want to add crossbreeding mechanics to their farms.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 1,088 endorsements and 60k+ downloads
- Opens up a whole new layer of farming strategy if you're into crossbreeding
- Actively maintained — last updated July 2024, so it's likely compatible with current game versions
⚠️ Cons
- It's a framework — you'll need to find and install separate content packs to actually get hybrid crops
- No built-in crops or examples included, so you're dependent on the modding community for content
- Requires understanding of content pack structure, which might be a hurdle for casual modders
For Stardew Valley players who love min-maxing their farm and want to experiment with crossbreeding mechanics. Also for modders who want to create custom hybrid crops. Skip if you prefer out-of-the-box content — this mod is a foundation, not a finished product.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Content Patcher installed, as most hybrid crop content packs will rely on it.
- Check the mod's page for a list of compatible content packs — don't expect hybrids to appear without one.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, let it handle the load order to avoid conflicts with other frameworks.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- spacechase0
- Version
- 1.1.5
- Downloads
- 60,940
- Endorsements
- 1,088
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 8/4/2020
- Updated
- 7/19/2024
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