Grow a Garden — Update Log
Complete update history for Grow a Garden. Every patch note, event and balance change since launch.
New updates for Grow a Garden are typically released every Saturday. We update this log within 24 hours of each patch dropping.
Easter Event 2026
- 18 new Easter crops introduced
- Easter Garden plot added as separate farm space
- Chocolate Coins — new seasonal currency
- Easter Bunny pet and Candy Blossom shard
- Season 4 Pass launched
- Parts 1, 2 and 3 released through April 18
Largest seasonal content drop of 2026. Chocolate Coins created a parallel economy.
Smithing Event
- Smithing system added — forge weapons and gear from metal ores
- Coal, Iron, and Gold ore types introduced
- Forged gear provides unique farming enhancements
- Trader Troy NPC added for item exchange
- New Smithing-exclusive mutations
Forged gear became a strong trading commodity immediately after launch.
Halloween Event
- Spooky Egg introduced with haunted pet variants
- Dreadbound and Nightmare mutations added
- Headless Horseman pet — one of the most sought-after seasonal pets
- Haunted crops with exclusive value multipliers
- Night-time weather events increased frequency
Headless Horseman pet remains one of the most valuable seasonal items in player trading.
Beanstalk Event
- Server-wide collaborative beanstalk mechanic
- Players contribute crops to Jack NPC to grow the beanstalk
- 8 new crops: Giant Bean, Magic Sprout, Jack Vine, Treasure Pea, Sky Cabbage, Cloud Corn, Ladder Squash, Beanstalk Flower
- Climbing mutation added — 35x multiplier
- Golden Beanstalk portal unlocked at server milestone
Climbing mutation became a high-demand trade commodity. Common crop base values adjusted down 5-10%.
Cooking Event
- Cooking system introduced — 10 new food recipes
- Chef Bear NPC (formerly Bizzy Bear)
- 6 new food-themed pets
- Food-themed mutations added
- Kitchen Storm weather event — 2x cooking speed
- Aromatic mutation introduced
Added a parallel progression track alongside farming. Trading economy diversified.
Zen Update
- Zen weather events introduced with Tranquil mutation
- New currency system added
- Multiple save slots added
- Kitsune pet with Chakra mutation variants
- Celestial mutation added — 10x multiplier
- Corrupted Kitsune added July 26
Celestial mutation became the highest-value multiplier, restructuring top-tier trading entirely.
Prehistoric Update
- Dinosaur-themed seeds and crops added
- Primal Egg introduced with prehistoric pet variants
- Mutation Machine introduced (500M Sheckles)
- Prehistoric-themed weather events
- New fossil cosmetic decorations
Mutation Machine opened a new endgame progression path for high-wealth players.
Summer Harvest Event
- Tropical fruits and Paradise Egg
- Heat Wave mutation and Sundried (85x) multiplier
- Summer-exclusive pet variants
- Beach cosmetic decorations added
Sundried 85x multiplier was the highest-value event multiplier at time of release.
Bizzy Bee Event
- Bee-themed crops and Honey mutation
- Bizzy Bear NPC introduced
- Hive cosmetic structures
- Pollination weather event
Honey mutation introduced a mid-tier multiplier option for Common seed builds.
Blood Moon Event
- Blood Moon weather event added
- Night quests introduced
- Eerie and mysterious crop variants
- Increased rare mutation rates during Blood Moon
Blood Moon became the first event players deliberately waited for — established the event meta.
Cosmetics Update
- Garden cosmetics system launched
- Decorative placeable items for garden plots
- New personal expression options
- Seasonal cosmetics framework established
Established cosmetics as a secondary trading category alongside crops and pets.
Game Launch
- Grow a Garden launches on Roblox
- Core farming loop: plant, grow, harvest, sell
- Weather system: rain and sunshine events
- Basic pet system introduced
- Daily goals and quests
- Original seed lineup: Carrot, Strawberry, Tomato, Blueberry
Launched as the fastest-growing Roblox game of 2025. Reached 1M concurrent players within weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
+How often does Grow a Garden update?
Grow a Garden updates approximately once per week. Standard patches drop on Saturdays and include balance changes and bug fixes. Major named events arrive every 2-6 weeks and add substantial new content like crops, mutations and pets.
+Where can I find official Grow a Garden patch notes?
Official patch notes are posted in the #update channel of the official Grow a Garden Discord server. We summarize all patches here within 24 hours of release.
+What was the biggest Grow a Garden update?
The Easter Event 2026 was the largest single content drop with 18 new crops and a new garden plot. The Zen Update (v2.0) was the most meta-defining, introducing the Celestial 10x mutation that restructured the entire trading economy.
+What is the most valuable mutation added in updates?
The Celestial mutation (10x multiplier) added in the Zen Update is the highest-value standard mutation. The Sundried mutation from the Summer Harvest Event had an 85x multiplier but was event-exclusive.
+Will there be more Grow a Garden updates?
Yes. Grow a Garden is in active development with updates every Saturday. The developers have indicated long-term plans including expanded pet systems, new biomes and seasonal events throughout 2026.
+What Grow a Garden update added pets?
The core pet system launched at game release in March 2025. Major pet expansions came with the Bizzy Bee Event (bee pets), Prehistoric Update (dinosaur pets), and Zen Update (Kitsune variants).