This Japanese-inspired item is a fun addition to any farming island aesthetic, but players have found themselves wondering whether it serves any purpose other than decorative in ACNH.
Here’s what you need to know about the Senmaizuke barrel and how you can get it!
What is a Senmaizuke barrel used for?
Unlike the real Senmaizuke barrel, which is used to pickle turnips, this barrel o’ turnips is an item you can use to decorate your home, gift to other villagers, or spruce up your island for rustic charm.
If you have two Senmaizuke barrels – and you have the right DIY – you can stack them to create stacked Senmaizuke barrels (which sell for double). Double the charm!
This item isn’t customizable, so what you see is what you get.
How to get the Senmaizuke barrel DIY recipe
Unlike other turnip-based recipes, the Senamizuke barrel can’t be obtained from Daisy Mae. However, check out our guide to find out the secret recipes you can get from Daisy Mae!
Both the Senmaizuke barrel and stacked Senmaizuke barrels DIYs can be received from cranky villagers crafting in their homes, balloon drops holding recipes, or message bottles on the beach.
The Senmaizuke items aren’t for sale at Nook’s Cranny or in the Items Catalog, so if you want them you’ll have to craft them.
The good news is they’re a great way to use turnips if stalk market prices don’t come through for you. Rather than dealing with spoiled turnips, create something fun!
How to make a Senmaizuke barrel
Once you have the Senmaizuke barrel DIY recipe, you can craft it using 30 turnips.
However, don’t fall into the trap many other players have found themselves in! When you craft with turnips, you need to separate the turnips into the exact amount the recipe calls for – in this case, 30.
To craft the stacked Senamizuke barrels, you’ll need two Senmaizuke barrels.
Why can’t I craft with my turnips?
If you have 100 turnips in your inventory, but the recipe calls for 30, you’ll need to create a single stack of 30 to craft the DIY.
It’s awkward and annoying, but unfortunately, it’s the way the game works when it comes to crafting with turnips!
What is the Senmaizuke barrel selling price?
One Senmaizuke barrel sells for 600 bells, whilst stacked Senmaziuke barrels sell for 1,200 bells.
Considering how much you could get from Timmy & Tommy for the same amount of turnips, the Senmaizuke barrel might not be worth your time and bells.
Senmaizuke barrel in ACNH
Whilst this rustic barrel might not have any purpose outside of decoration, it’s a fun item to add to your island or home for extra points. Looking at the cost of turnips and their potential selling price, however, you may decide crafting this recipe isn’t for you.
Either way, you can get your hands on the recipe from villagers, balloon drops, or message bottles.
If you’re looking for items that add to a farm aesthetic, the Senmaizuke barrel is a steal.
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