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Stardew Valley 1.6 and that tricky mushroom tree have players asking again. Maybe a recent patch changed things, or you just heard about the glitch online. Here is what the current patch notes and community testing say.
Is the Mushroom Tree Glitch Broken in Stardew Valley 1.6? is reported fixed in the official update. This bug lets you duplicate rare mushrooms by planting, shaking, then harvesting early. Studies indicate the server side now validates growth timers correctly, blocking the old trick.
Normally the game lets you rush growth with fertilizer, but specific tree rules still apply. Sometimes this interaction lets you harvest before the shake cycle completes. Research shows this oversight once enabled fast money, but recent code changes patched the gap.
Now planting and waiting is the only reliable method. This keeps mushroom prices stable and your play session balanced.
How does the mushroom tree trick work when it is active?
You plant a mushroom, use a watering can, then repeatedly shake the tree to harvest early. This forced harvest skips checks and creates extra items.
Did 1.6 fully remove all tree duplication methods?
Most item duplication methods are fixed, but map specific terrain bugs may still appear. Regular updates keep these issues rare and quickly addressed.
