Kegs triple fruit value and scale with ancient fruit and starfruit; preserves jars use a flat 2x price plus 50 formula that beats kegs on cheap vegetables and small batches. The right mix depends on your crop base, how many jars you can craft, and whether you play actively or idle.
This comparison works through the math per crop, the break-even price point, artisan profession multipliers, and practical shed layouts so you can decide once and stop second-guessing.