If you’re keeping up with Grow a Garden, you’ve probably seen the growing buzz around the new Grow a Garden update teased by developers—likely the biggest seasonal patch to date. From alien-themed events to a massive shift in the seed economy, this summer update will introduce game-changing features that will reshape how players farm, mutate, and interact with their garden.
Here’s everything we know so far based on teasers and developer hints.
Alien Invasion Event – New Weather and Hidden Mutations
One of the most intriguing additions is the Alien Invasion Event, a full-featured update centered around mysterious alien weather conditions, UFOs, and new plant mutations.
Key Features:
Alien Weather: A new weather type with strange visual effects and environmental changes
UFO Sightings: Possible interactions or item drops linked to random appearances
Transparent Mutations: Plants that appear see-through and carry hidden traits or buffs, revealed only after specific growth conditions or player actions
This mechanic adds a layer of discovery and speculation to the mutation system—players will need to observe and test how these invisible traits affect plant value or size.
Summer Harvest Event – Community Collaboration Returns
Alongside the alien content, developers are teasing a Summer Harvest Event described as a massive community contribution event.
Early comparisons suggest a format similar to the Honey Event, but with deeper mechanics, possibly involving crafting milestones, weather objectives, or regional progress bars.
If you’re a fan of large-scale cooperative gameplay, this event could provide multi-day or even multi-week progression challenges with rewards for individual and group milestones.
Paradise Egg – New Tropical-Themed Pets
Pet collectors will have a lot to look forward to with the reveal of the Paradise Egg, which introduces four new tropical pets—each offering unique gameplay advantages:
Peacock: Reduces cooldowns on gear or plant-based actions
Capybara: Grants bonus XP when harvesting specific plant types
Orangutan: Offers a chance to refund a portion of used Pet Eggs
Seal: Likely linked to mobility or aquatic event bonuses (function not yet confirmed)
With pets becoming more influential in farming and crafting efficiency, these new entries will likely impact both competitive and casual play.
Pick Up Plants Feature – Move Without Resetting Progress
Another long-awaited quality-of-life improvement is finally coming: the Pick Up Plants feature.
Players will now be able to reposition planted crops without destroying them or resetting their growth/mutation progress. This will:
Simplify layout optimization
Enable players to adapt gardens for events or weather
Reduce frustration from planting mistakes
Seed Shop Rotation – Rare Seeds Getting Vaulted
A major warning has been issued to all growers: several rare seeds will be removed from the Seed Shop as part of this update.
What You Should Do:
Buy and store rare seeds now before the rotation
Focus on crops that have high value or rare mutations
Keep alternate accounts or alt gardens for seed storage
There’s no word yet on when or if these seeds will return, so stockpiling now is the safest strategy.
Expanded Crafting System – Now With Pet Boosts
Crafting is getting another upgrade. While crafting already plays a role in gear creation, the upcoming system will:
Include pet synergies that enhance speed or output
Possibly introduce seasonal recipes tied to weather or event unlocks
Expand beyond just sprinklers and staves into event-exclusive gear
If you’ve been ignoring crafting stations, now is the time to level up those resources and start gathering ingredients in advance.
New Weather Effects and Cosmetic Gear
The summer update also promises new visual and gameplay changes with:
Tropical Storms
Heatwaves
New beach-themed furniture and gear skins
These seasonal weather patterns may directly affect:
Mutation rates
Plant growth speed
Event-specific buffs or penalties
New cosmetics and weather-reactive gear will also drop, giving players the chance to stylize gardens while staying event-ready.
Final Thoughts
The new Grow a Garden update teased for this summer is shaping up to be a transformational patch for the game. With its blend of alien mysteries, community-wide collaboration, new pets, and the long-requested Pick Up Plants system, this update could redefine how you plan, farm, and mutate your garden.
Start preparing now by saving seeds, stacking crafting materials, and reserving Burgers or Eggs for the incoming Paradise Pet wave. If you want to stay ahead, watching developer hints and community channels will be key in adapting quickly when the patch drops.