The core principle for maximizing those magical huts lies in precise timing and placement. You'll want to complete that community center first, then tackle the dark talisman questline starting with the goblin problem, which unlocks access to the catalog where these efficiency boosters can be purchased. Each structure demands quite the investment - 20,000g, 9 star fruit, 200 stone, and 100 fiber so getting the placement right is crucial.

The harvesting radius extends exactly 17 tiles with 8 tiles reaching out in each direction from the door, making central field placement absolutely essential for coverage optimization. Your best strategy is focusing on crops that keep producing like ancient fruit or strawberries, since the little helpers excel at repeatedly harvesting the same plants. Maybe interesting - they won't touch anything grown from wild seeds so avoid those entirely.

For peak efficiency, place raisins inside the hut storage which gives a 20% chance for double harvests, but remember to refill weekly. The helpers won't work in rain or winter after 7:10 pm, so plan your crop rotations carefully around these limitations. Start with one hut positioned centrally in your most valuable crop field, then expand systematically as resources allow keeping about 8-10 tiles between structures to minimize coverage overlap.

Your automation setup really comes together when you pair these huts with iridium sprinklers and strategically placed scarecrows, creating a self-running system that maximizes daily harvesting potential while minimizing manual labor.