There is a lot to explore and do on Ginger Island. The location has been added again. stardew valleyThis is the 1.5 update. The western part of the island also has a huge piece of land where players can farm to their heart's content.
Once the farmhouse in the northeast corner of this island farm is restored, players can wander into a cave inhabited by a mysterious creature. This giant frog seems to speak riddles, and speaks of a wish to once again see certain crops growing on the island. He will reward the player handsomely if they grant his wish. As the new caretaker of Ginger Island Farm, players must help this frog relive the glory days of his childhood. But his demands are somewhat secretive. Crops to grow include: stardew valleyGinger Island Frog.
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How to Access Ginger Island's Frog Cave
To access gourmet frogIn Ginger Island's Cave, players must first complete a few tasks.
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Move west to the giant turtle blocking Ginger Island.
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Ginger Island Farm Restoration
Move west to the giant turtle blocking Ginger Island.
When players first arrive at Ginger Island, large portions of the new map are inaccessible. It can only be unlocked through collection. golden walnuts This is for the local Ginger Island parrots. To reach an area where frogs live, a farmer must: Unlock Ginger Island West. Upon arrival, the area is blocked by a sleeping giant turtle. To wake him up, the player must collect them. 10 golden walnuts For the parrots that chase away parrots and block the way.
Ginger Island Farm Restoration
There is still one more obstacle for players to access the Gourmand Frog's cave. To enter the Frog's house and talk to him, players must: Use golden walnuts to restore the farmhouse It is located in the West region of Ireland. This upgrade costs money. 20 golden walnuts Completed immediately upon purchase. Fortunately, there are many fixed locations around the island where walnuts are hidden.
Once the farmhouse is restored, players can go to the top right corner of the farm (see image above) to find a cave that wasn't there before. Come inside and chat. stardew valleyGourmet Frog.
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Do a favor from a gourmet frog
When the player talks to the Gourmand Frog, he comments on how the island used to be full of fresh food and describes items he would like to see grow again. He said he wanted to see each item one by one. “In a natural state” “To the players,” he said.Do not pull it out of the ground..” However, he doesn't seem to know the names of the items, at least in a language the player can understand, and instead relies on descriptions to tell the player what he wants. three different requestsPlayers must use their descriptions to figure out what they need to grow.
Here are three things the ginger island frog would like to see again: The order is as follows:
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When first encountering the Frog, he will ask the player for the following crops: It's round, pink and juicy. The player must grow at least one ripe part. melon To fulfill his request.
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Next time a player visits, they'll ask for something. “It’s yellow and itchy.” That”“The wind makes waves.” golden wheat It fits this description.
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I finally want to see the frog. “Intensely fruity with a mouth-watering taste.” Spicy, underground living
garlic
It fits the bill here.
player You cannot complete all quests at once. Once you've received your reward, the frog will tell you what it wants to see next. but they can Grow all crops simultaneously After each quest is completed, immediately return to the frog to receive your next objective.
When growing items, your frog will be equally pleased regardless of the quality of your crop. No need to use fertilizer You must be in soil to complete this quest. On Ginger Island, all crops can grow regardless of the season, so there's no need to wait for the right time. However, players may need to: Wait to purchase suitable seeds firstRead on for instructions on where and how to get it.
As the crops grow, Do not harvest right away! Gourmet Frog wants to see them first.
Growing melons on Ginger Island
melon seeds Available throughout the summer, priced at 80g from Pierre's and 100g from JojaMart. Gunther will also give the player 9 seeds after the player donates 12 items to the museum.
Once you plant melons, Aged for 12 days. This can be shortened to 10 days. 
speedgrofor 9 days 
Deluxe Speedgroor for 8 days 
super fast growth. Players can also harvest huge crops of melons by planting at least 9 seeds in a 3×3 square. However, this is not necessary to impress the Gourmand Frog. He will be happy with the regular size 
melon.
Grow wheat on Ginger Island
wheat seeds Available for purchase in summer and fall. It's 10g at Pierre's and 12g at JojaMart. Unlike most crops, it must be harvested using a sickle.
wheat Ripens in 4 days after sowing. Because it already has a short growth cycle, the only Speed-Gro that has any impact is Hyper Speed-Gro, which is ready in 3 days.
Growing Garlic on Ginger Island
Players can purchase 
garlic seedsin the spring, but only from second year onward. Most players won't arrive at Ginger Island in Year 1 anyway, so this won't be much of a distraction.
These seeds are sold for 40g at Pierre's and are not available at JojaMart. good night wheatthey take 4 days to maturity Only made faster by Hyper Speed-Gro.
The Farmer Profession allows all crops to grow 10% faster. This stacks with the fertilizer the player uses and can help the player complete these quests quickly.
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Collect rewards from Gourmet Frogs
A player's first instinct is to pick a ripe crop and Deliver it to your frog friend, But Ginger Island's Gourmand Frog loves to watch his crops grow.. Once the appropriate crop is fully grown, don't harvest! Instead, return to Gourmand Frog's cave. When asked if there is something to show the player, he answers: “yes.” A cutscene plays where the frog and the player admire the crops and the frog reminisces about his youth. Despite saying they want to eat them, the frogs don't actually harvest any crops, and the player is free to harvest them later.
After the cutscene, the player and the frog return to the cave. Here the Gourmand Frog rewards the farmer with 5. 
golden walnuts. Completing all three crop requests will result in a net. A total of 15 golden walnuts, A great reward for an easy task. Use it for upgrades around the island!
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February 26, 2016
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E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Alcohol and Tobacco Use)
- developer
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Concerned Monkey
- publisher
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Concerned Monkey
