Grow a Garden Guides

Basic Game Mechanics

• Planting: Start with basic seeds like carrots and strawberries
• Watering: Keep plants hydrated for optimal growth
• Harvesting: Pick fruits when they're fully grown
• Selling: Use the calculator to maximize profit

First Steps

1. Buy your first seeds from the Seed Shop
2. Plant them in available plots
3. Water regularly and wait for growth
4. Harvest and sell for coins
5. Reinvest in better seeds and mutations

Understanding Mutations

Mutations are special modifiers that dramatically increase plant value. They're applied randomly during growth.

Mutation Categories

Mutation Stacking Rules

Formula: Base Value × Primary Multiplier × (1 + Sum of Mutations - Number of Mutations)

• Rainbow and Gold are primary multipliers (cannot stack)
• Other mutations stack additively with diminishing returns
• Some mutations are mutually exclusive (e.g., Wet vs Frozen)

Early Game Plants (0-1K coins)

• Carrot: Cheapest starter, fast growth
• Strawberry: Good balance of cost and value
• Blueberry: Higher value potential

Mid Game Plants (1K-50K coins)

• Watermelon: Excellent weight-to-value ratio
• Apple: High base value
• Coconut: Consistent profits

Late Game Plants (50K+ coins)

• Dragonfruit: Premium value plant
• Soulfruit: Exotic with high potential
• Event Plants: Limited time, unique bonuses

Event Plant Categories

Basic Usage

1. Select Plant: Choose from categories or search
2. Enter Weight: Input your plant's weight in kg
3. Add Mutations: Click active mutations on your plant
4. Set Friend Boost: Adjust for active friend bonuses
5. View Result: See calculated value instantly

Advanced Features

• Value to Weight Mode: Calculate required weight for target value
• Multiple Plants: Calculate value for multiple harvests
• Mutation Search: Quickly find specific mutations
• Layout Toggle: Switch between stacked and side-by-side views

Tips for Accuracy

• Double-check your plant's actual weight
• Verify all active mutations
• Consider friend boost from online friends
• Round weights to 2-3 decimal places for precision

Pet Types

• Brown Mouse: 750 XP every 8 minutes
• Grey Mouse: 500 XP every 10 minutes
• Starfish: 6.3 XP per second continuously
• Owls: Variable XP rates (up to 8 owls)

Leveling Strategy

1. Start with mice for consistent XP bursts
2. Add starfish for continuous passive XP
3. Collect owls for diversified XP sources
4. Use the Pet XP calculator to plan growth times

XP Calculation Formula

Total XP per hour = (Mouse XP × Frequency) + (Starfish XP × 3600) + (Sum of Owl XP × 3600)

Profit Optimization

• Focus on weight efficiency - higher weight = exponentially higher value
• Prioritize rare mutations over common ones
• Use friend boost strategically during valuable harvests
• Time your harvests with mutation probability increases

Common Mistakes

• Selling plants too early before maximum weight
• Ignoring mutation conflicts when stacking
• Not accounting for friend boost in calculations
• Focusing only on expensive plants without considering efficiency

Game Updates

Grow a Garden receives regular updates that may affect:

• Plant values and minimum weights
• Mutation rates and new mutations
• Event plants and seasonal content
• Pet XP rates and new pets

This calculator is updated regularly to reflect the latest game changes.