Ginger ID and Spawn Cheat

Spawn the Ginger item in Stardew Valley using the in-game naming cheat.

Ginger Item ID

The item ID for Ginger in Stardew Valley is: 829

[829]

Ginger Information

This sharp, spicy root is said to increase vitality.

Item ID	829
Category	Objects
Subcategory	Basic
Sell Price	60

Ginger is a root found growing wild on Ginger Island. It must be harvested with a hoe. It can also be dropped by Tiger Slimes. Harvesting Ginger does not grant any XP.

Recipes That Use Ginger

Ginger is used as an ingredient in 2 recipes.

Ginger Effects

Eating Ginger restores 25 energy and 11 health.

Ginger Villager Gift Reactions

Give Ginger as a gift to build friendship. Each villager reacts differently — pick someone who loves it for the biggest friendship boost.

LikesHarveyLeahLinus
NeutralAbigailAlexClintDemetriusEmilyEvelynGeorgeGusKentLewisMarnieMaruPamPennyRobinSandy
DislikesCarolineDwarfElliottHaleyJasJodiKrobusLeoPierreSamSebastianShaneVincentWillyWizard

See the full Ginger gift guide →

Ginger Cheat Help

Item spawning in Stardew Valley isn't accomplished through typical commands. Instead, it involves a cheat method where you name your character, or an animal, with the item code of the desired item, enclosed in square brackets [ and ]. Include the brackets when naming.

Spawn Using Animal Name

To spawn this item, buy an animal (we recommend a chicken because it is the cheapest) from Marnie's Ranch, name it [829]. You will then receive the Ginger item.

Spawn Using Character Name

Since you can only set your character's name once at the game's inception, we advise using the animal naming method.

However, if you opt for this method, name your character [829] while creating your save file. When you converse with any villager who mentions your name in their dialogue, like Gus at the Stardrop Saloon, you'll receive the Ginger item.