Complete Beginner's Guide
Master Grow A Garden from Zero to Expert
Understanding Game Basics
Grow A Garden is a farming simulation game on Roblox where players plant crops, raise pets, and discover rare mutations to maximize their profits. With over 22.3 million peak concurrent players and 32 billion+ visits, it's one of the most popular games on the platform.
- Current Version: 1.35.0 (Christmas Update - December 6, 2025)
- Total Pets: 218+
- Plant Mutations: 80+
- Discord Community: 5.5M+ members
Core Gameplay Loop
Buy seeds from the Seed Shop and plant them in your garden
Crops grow automatically. Use sprinklers to speed up growth
Collect mature crops. Look for mutations to increase value
Sell at the shop for Sheckles. Reinvest in better seeds!
Currency System
| Currency | How to Earn | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|
| Sheckles | Selling crops, pets, completing quests | Seeds, gear, pet eggs, most items |
| Robux | Real money purchase (Roblox currency) | Premium items, skip timers, special eggs |
| Event Tokens | Event participation | Limited-time rewards |
Your First Crops
When you start the game, you'll have access to basic seeds in the Seed Shop. Here's what you should plant first and why:
Recommended Starter Crops
| Crop | Seed Price | Avg Value | Growth Time | Multi-Harvest | Why Choose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot | 10 | 20 | ~6.5 sec | No | Fastest growth, good for learning |
| Strawberry | 50 | 15 each | ~10 sec | Yes (4 max) | Multi-harvest = more profit per seed |
| Blueberry | 400 | 20 each | ~105 sec | Yes (13-14 max) | High yield, excellent for mid-game |
| Orange Tulip | 600 | 850 | ~60 sec | No | High value flowers, good profit margin |
Crop Rarity System
Always in stock, low price, basic profits
Usually available, moderate investment
Limited stock, higher value
Very limited, significant profits
Extremely rare, huge value
Ultimate rarity, massive profits
Earning Sheckles Efficiently
Sheckles are your primary currency. Here's how to maximize your earnings at every stage of the game:
Early Game (0 - 100,000 Sheckles)
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Plant Carrots continuously
With 6.5 second growth time, you can harvest many cycles quickly. Each Carrot sells for ~20 Sheckles.
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Redeem active codes
Current codes:
RDCAWARD,BEANORLEAVE10(10,000 Sprouts) -
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Transition to Strawberries
Multi-harvest crops give you 4 fruits per plant. Better profit per seed spent.
Mid Game (100K - 10M Sheckles)
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Invest in Blueberries
At 400 Sheckles per seed and up to 14 fruits per plant, Blueberries offer excellent ROI.
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Get your first pet
Save 1,000,000 Sheckles for a Common Egg. Pets provide passive bonuses.
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Buy a Basic Sprinkler
At 25,000 Sheckles, sprinklers speed up growth and increase crop size.
Late Game (10M+ Sheckles)
- High-tier seeds (Legendary, Mythical, Divine)
- Mutation stacking for maximum multipliers
- Rare pets with powerful passive abilities
- Event participation for exclusive rewards
Complete Pet System Guide
Pets are a crucial part of Grow A Garden. With 218+ different pets to collect, each providing unique passive abilities, choosing the right pets can dramatically increase your earnings.
How to Get Pets
| Egg Type | Price | Possible Pets | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Egg | 1,000,000 | Bunny (33%), Dog (33%), Golden Lab (33%) | Beginners, first pet |
| Common Summer Egg | 1,000,000 / 29R$ | Seagull, Starfish, Crab | Seed farming (Seagull) |
| Rare Summer Egg | 15,000,000 / 89R$ | Flamingo, Toucan, Sea Turtle, Orangutan, Seal | Growth boost (Flamingo) |
| Bee Egg | 30,000,000 / 129R$ | Bee (65%), Honey Bee (25%), Disco Bee (10%) | Pollinated mutation |
| Zen Egg | Event/Special | Shiba Inu, Nihonzaru, Kitsune | Tranquil mutations |
Best Starter Pets
Golden Lab
Common Egg (33% chance) | Hunger: 1,200
Bunny
Common Egg (33% chance) | Hunger: 1,100
Flamingo
Rare Summer Egg (30% chance)
Bee
Bee Egg (65% chance) | Hunger: 25,000
Pet Hunger & Feeding
Mutation System Explained
Mutations are special effects that multiply your crop's value. With 80+ different mutations, understanding how to obtain and stack them is key to maximizing profits.
Top Mutations by Multiplier
| Mutation | Multiplier | How to Obtain | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmonised Foxfire Chakra | 190x | Combine Foxfire Chakra + Corrupt Foxfire Chakra | Extremely Rare |
| Dawnbound | 150x | Sun God Event (4 players with Sunflowers) | Epic |
| Disco | 125x | Disco event / Disco Bee pet | Rare |
| Celestial | 120x | During Meteor Shower event | Epic |
| Shocked | 100x | Lightning strike during Thunderstorm | Rare |
| Foxfire Chakra | 90x | Very rare from Kitsune pet duplication | Very Rare |
| Aurora | 90x | Aurora Borealis weather / Night | Rare |
| Sundried | 85x | Heatwave / Solar Flare + Tanning Mirror | Rare |
| Rainbow | 50x | 0.1% natural chance / Butterfly pet (5+ mutations) | Very Rare |
| Gold | 20x | 1% natural chance / Crystal Beam / Dragonfly | Rare |
Common Weather Mutations
Rain/Thunderstorm
Windy/Gale
Night time
Frost weather
Bee Swarm
Sandstorm
Blood Moon
Tornado
Mutation Combinations
- Frozen (10x) = Wet/Drenched + Chilled
- Tempestuous (20x) = Windstruck + Twisted
- Clay (5x) = Wet + Sandy
- Ceramic (30x) = Clay + Heat mutation (Burnt/Fried/Cooked/Molten/Sundried)
- Paradisal (100x) = Sundried + Verdant
Gear & Equipment
Gear items provide various bonuses to your farming. Here are the essential items every player should know about:
Sprinkler Tier List
| Sprinkler | Price | Rarity | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Sprinkler | 25,000 | Rare | Increases growth speed & crop size. Small Wet chance. |
| Advanced Sprinkler | 50,000 | Legendary | Growth speed, crop size, AND mutation chances. |
| Godly Sprinkler | 120,000 | Mythical | All bonuses enhanced. Lasts 5 minutes. |
| Master Sprinkler | 10,000,000 | Divine | Greatest boosts. Cannot stack with another Master. |
Essential Tools
Speeds up plant growth. Effect stacks!
Move plants around your garden.
Attracts lightning for Shocked mutation.
Lock crops to prevent accidental harvest.
Events & Weather
The game features dynamic weather and special events that provide unique opportunities for rare mutations and rewards.
Current Event: Christmas Update v1.35.0
Advent Calendar
Log in daily to claim free rewards! Available December 1-25, 2025.
- New Christmas-themed pets
- Winter crops and decorations
- Exclusive holiday mutations
Weather Events
| Weather | Effect | Mutations Available |
|---|---|---|
| Rain | Crops may become Wet | Wet (2x) |
| Thunderstorm | Lightning strikes possible | Wet (2x), Shocked (100x) |
| Frost | Crops may freeze | Chilled (2x), combine for Frozen (10x) |
| Blood Moon | Night with red moon | Bloodlit (5x) |
| Meteor Shower | Falling stars | Celestial (120x) |
| Bee Swarm | Bees pollinate crops | Pollinated (3x) |
Advanced Tips & Tricks
Mutation Stacking
Multiple mutations multiply together! A crop with Wet (2x) + Pollinated (3x) = 6x total multiplier. Add Gold (20x) for 120x!
Flamingo Farming
Place plants near your Flamingo before it activates its ability. The 15x growth speed applies to all crops in range.
Multi-Harvest Efficiency
Multi-harvest crops like Blueberry continue producing after the first harvest. Leave them planted for continuous income.
Pet Slot Priority
Prioritize getting more pet slots early. Each pet provides passive bonuses, and having multiple pets dramatically increases income.
Weather Tracking
Join the Discord (5.5M+ members) for weather alerts. Players share when rare events like Blood Moon or Meteor Shower occur.
Current META (v1.35.0)
The current most effective strategies as of December 2025:
Best Pets Tier List
- Kitsune - Steals crops and applies Chakra mutations (15x-90x)
- Butterfly - Can apply Rainbow mutation (50x) to crops with 5+ mutations
- Dragonfly - Can apply Gold mutation (20x)
- Flamingo - 15x growth speed for 15 seconds
- Bee/Honey Bee - Pollinated mutation (3x)
- Polar Bear - Applies Chilled/Frozen mutations
- Golden Lab - Free seeds every 60 seconds
- Shiba Inu - Better seed digging (15% chance)
- Toucan - Tropical plant bonuses
Best Crops for Profit
| Stage | Best Crop | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Early (0-100K) | Strawberry | Multi-harvest, consistent profit |
| Mid (100K-10M) | Blueberry | Up to 14 fruits, excellent ROI |
| Late (10M+) | Moon Melon / Celestiberry | High base value, mutation potential |
| End Game | Event/Divine crops | Maximum mutation stacking potential |