Farmville Stars and Crop Mastery

The Farmville makers have been introducing new game elements at a steady rate since the launch. One of the biggest changes is the introduction of Farmville crop mastery and the 3 stars system.It adds even more interest to an already great game.
Crop mastery is not something that will make you rich but it does give you rewards in XP’s (experience points) and coins. You also get a sign saying that you have achieved mastery for the particular crop. Bragging rights are always worth something. I, for one, am very proud of my neat row of crop mastery signs- even if that row is pretty short right now.

When Does Crop Mastery Kick in and How do I get it?

Once you reach level ten you can sign up for crop mastery (free). Now, when you go to the market you will see stars under the crops.

How Do I Earn Stars?
You earn one crop mastery point for each plot harvested of the crop concerned. Each crop has a different number of points that you need to accumulate before you get the different stars. The slower growing crops generally need fewer mastery points but Farmville haven’t made all stars equally easy to get. You need to study the tables a little to see how long each will take.
Most people will still chose a crop on the basis of how much it earns in XP and coins. At the same time, I know have been swayed a few times in my crop choices by that itch to get another star.
One thing you will notice is that it takes a lot fewer points to go from 0 to 1 star and 1 star to 2 stars than it does from 2 stars to 3 stars. These game designers can be fiends.

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Crop	One Star	Two Stars	Three Stars	Total for Crop Mastery
Acorn Squash	1500	1500	7000	10000
Asparagus	825	825	4125	5775
Aloe Vera	1000	2000	7500	10500
Artichoke	200	50	70	320
Black Berry	2500	5000	18750	26250
Bell Pepper	350	270	455	1075
Broccoli	425	325	550	1300
Blueberry	1600	3200	12000	16800
Cabbage	500	375	665	1540
Carrot	1000	1000	5000	7000
Corn	425	215	160	800
Cotton	300	150	115	565
Cranberry	450	650	2900	4000
Daffodil	250	188	328	766
Eggplant	175	135	230	540
Green Tea	1400	1400	7000	9800
Ghost Chili	1200	2400	9000	12600
Grapes	425	850	1275	2550
Lavender	450	338	590	1378
Lilies	500	1000	1500	3000
Onion	825	825	4125	5775
Morning Glory	500	1000	1500	3000
Pattypan Squash	500	1000	3500	5000
Pineapple	425	325	550	1300
Peas	600	1200	1800	3600
Peppers	425	850	1275	2550
Potatoe	425	215	160	800
Pink Roses	450	388	590	1428
Pumpkin	500	1000	3750	5250
Raspberries	2000	4000	15000	21000
Red Tulip	500	1000	1500	3000
Red Wheat	410	200	150	760
Rice	400	400	2000	2800
Soybeans	150	300	450	900
Squash	200	150	270	620
Strawberry	500	1000	3750	5250
Sugar Cane	1300	1300	8400	11000
Sunflower	575	1150	1725	3450
Tomatoe	850	1700	6450	9000
Watermelon	410	100	130	640
Wheat	200	100	75	375
Yellow Melon	425	115	130	670
Coffee	500	1,000	3,750	5,250

What Do I get Out of Crop Mastery besides those pretty Stars and signs?

First of all, I wouldn’t run down ‘pretty’. One of the best things about Farmville is that the farm becomes more beautiful and more rewarding to work on as you get through the levels. Stars and signs are just as good as the new decorations that become available at each level!
I also like spending time just looking over neighbor's farms to see if they have anything I have missed out on somehow, whether it is a way of arranging things better or a decoration that I have never come across before. When I see a lot of signs I zoom in to see what a really good farmer can achieve.
We all like the coins though. so for those who need to know, here is the the bottom line:
Every time you go up a star level you get a coin reward
1 Star - 25 XP & 500 coins.
2 Star - 75 XP & 1500 coins.
3 Stars - 250 XP & 5000 coins.
If you post up your achievement, your friends will also benefit.
Rewards for Friends
1 Star =50 coins.
2 Stars= 100 coins.
3 Stars= 150 coins.
It is always nice to be popular- especially if it means you get more gifts..

Crop Mastery and Premium Crops

Once you have achieved crop mastery for a particular crop you will start getting premium crops. These are bigger than ordinary crops, look great and yield more.
The process is pretty random. Some squares planted with a crop you have mastered will grow as premium crops some will not. It seems to vary between 10% and 40%.
Premium crops give you up to 8 XP on harvesting which can be a significant jump in returns. Remember that non-premium crops give no XP on harvesting.
The XP gained at harvest seems similar for the different crops overall. The smaller the percentage of your crop that turns into a premium crop, the bigger the XP payout per square.

What can I do with My Mastery Sign?
There are only 2 options.

• You can display it proudly.
• You can delete it.

I would only delete mine if I was short of room for a second villa. That is a not a problem, right now. Unfortunately!
One thing you cannot do is sell it. That would be wrong- FarmVille crop mastery is all about the glory.