The Seed Stage event in Grow a Garden has brought a new feature, Tend plants. This process lets you grow special Evo plants bigger and faster, even give them awesome mutations. Learning how to tend your plants helps you finish the event quickly and get some great rewards. In this guide, let’s breakdown how to tend the new evo plants in Grow a Garden.
Also Read: What is the Seed Stage Event in Grow a Garden?
Steps to Tend Plants in Grow a Garden
Using the tend plants feature in Grow a Garden is super simple, but mastering it takes strategy. All you need to do is follow a few easy steps. Just remember, you can only tend Evo plant seeds – regular seeds won’t work with this system.
When you successfully tend these seeds, you might grow an even better crop with rare mutations. If you do, you can enter it in the Grow a Garden Seed Stages event to unlock the next seed tier and earn special rewards.
1. Plant an Evo Seed
The first step to tend plants is to plant an Evo seed in Grow a Garden. Since regular seeds can’t be tended, be sure to pick the right Evo seeds. You can find these special seeds at the Seed Stages Merchant’s seed shop located near the main garden area.
There are four different Evo seeds you can start with, all at Stage 1. Here are the Evo seeds you can get from the merchant:
- Evo Pumpkin I
- Evo Mushroom I
- Evo Beetroot I
- Evo Blueberry I
The shop restocks regularly at 15-minute intervals, so check back often if they’re out of stock. Once you have a seed, simply plant it in your garden plot to get started with the tending process.
Pro Tip: Start with Evo Pumpkin I or Evo Mushroom I as they tend to have higher success rates for beginners.
2. Use Gears to Help You Tend Plants More Efficiently
Most experienced players already know about Grow a Garden gears and how incredibly useful they are. You can use these gears on your Evo plants to help them grow faster, just like with regular plants. To use a gear, you have two options:
Here are the essential gears that can boost your plant’s growth and increase size – crucial for successful plant tending:
| Gear Name | Price | Duration | Use/ Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watering Can | 50,000 | 10 Uses | Speeds Plant Growth |
| Basic Sprinkler | 20,000 | 5 Minutes | Speeds plant growth and increases fruit size |
| Advanced Sprinkler | 50,000 | 5 Minutes | Increases growth + mutation chances |
| Godly Sprinkler | 100,000 | 5 Minutes | Growth + mutations + fruit size |
| Master Sprinkler | 10,000,000 | 10 Minutes | All effects combined |
| Grandmaster Sprinkler | 50,000,000 | 10 Minutes | Massively speeds up all process |
3. Feed Your Plant to Make It Bigger
You can actually feed other crops you’ve harvested to your Evo plant! This will make your Evo plant grow bigger. Even better, your tend plant has a chance to absorb a mutation from the fruit you feed it. This allows you to get multiple mutations on a single plant, like having Windstruck, Wet and Cracked all at once.
For best results, use a sprinkler right before feeding mutated plants to boost the chances of the mutation carrying over. Once your plant is fully grown, you can harvest it and submit it for event rewards or use the Favorite Tool to keep it safe in your garden as a cool decoration.
Advanced Strategy: Use a sprinkler (preferably Advanced or higher) right before feeding mutated plants to dramatically boost the chances of the mutation transferring over.
Best Gears for Different Player Levels
Beginners (New to Tending)
Intermediate Players
Advanced Players
Understanding Plant Mutations
Mutations are special effects that can appear on your tended plants, making them more valuable and visually stunning. The most common mutations include:
- Windstruck – Creates swirling wind effects around the plant
- Wet – Gives the plant a glossy, rain-soaked appearance
- Cracked – Adds interesting texture variations
- Golden – Extremely rare, gives plants a golden shimmer
- Rainbow – Ultra-rare, creates rainbow color effects
Mutation Probability: Advanced and higher-tier sprinklers increase mutation chances by 15-25%. Using mutated crops as feed can transfer mutations with a 30-40% success rate when combined with proper sprinkler timing.
Where to Find the Seed Stages Merchant
The Seed Stages Merchant is located in the central plaza area of Grow a Garden, near the main teleporter hub. Look for an NPC with a distinctive plant-themed outfit standing next to a colorful seed display.
Merchant Hours: The shop is available 24/7, but stock refreshes every 15 minutes. Popular seeds like Evo Pumpkin I often sell out quickly, so timing your visits is crucial.
Navigation Tip: If you can’t find the merchant, look for the large “Seed Stages Event” banner – the merchant is always positioned directly underneath it.
Tips and Tricks to Tend Plants for Maximum Success
1- Timing Your Sprinklers
2- Feeding Strategy
3- Mutation Hunting
4- Economic Efficiency
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Harvesting and Rewards for Tending Plants
Once you have finished all the steps to tend plants, your Evo plant will be fully grown and ready to harvest. You have two main options:
Option 1: Harvest for Event Rewards
Pick the fruit and bring it to the Seed Stage NPC for valuable rewards including:
- Currency bonuses
- Higher-tier seeds
- Exclusive items like the Jungle Egg
- Event-specific decorations
Option 2: Keep as Garden Display
If you end up with an Evo plant that has rare mutations, consider keeping it in your garden. These plants can only be harvested once, and multiple rare mutations make incredible showpieces that other players will admire.
Protection Tip: Use the Favorite Tool to lock exceptional plants in place, preventing accidental harvesting by yourself or visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you tend regular seeds in Grow a Garden?
No, only Evo seeds can be tended. Regular seeds from the normal shop won’t respond to the tending mechanics and should be grown using traditional methods.
How do I get Evo seeds?
Evo seeds are purchased from the Seed Stages Merchant located in the central plaza. The shop stocks four different Evo seed types and restocks every 15 minutes.
What’s the best gear for tending plants?
For beginners, the Basic Sprinkler (20,000) offers the best value. Advanced players should invest in the Advanced Sprinkler (50,000) or higher for mutation chances.
Can Evo plants have multiple mutations?
Yes! This is one of the most exciting features. By feeding mutated crops to your Evo plant while using appropriate sprinklers, you can stack multiple mutations like Windstruck + Wet + Cracked on a single plant.
How long does it take to grow an Evo plant?
With proper tending, an Evo plant takes 15-25 minutes to reach full maturity. Using higher-tier sprinklers can reduce this to 8-12 minutes.
Where is the Seed Stages Merchant located?
The merchant is in the central plaza area, near the main teleporter hub, directly under the “Seed Stages Event” banner.
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