The Grow a Garden Fairy upgrades system was introduced alongside the Fairy Event, giving players a way to strengthen their gardens and maximize event rewards. By investing Fairy Points wisely, you can extend event durations, increase fairy spawns, and improve your chances of collecting Glimmering mutations. This guide explains how upgrades work, the different types available, and the best upgrade order depending on your playstyle.
What Are Fairy Upgrades in Grow a Garden?
Fairy upgrades are permanent event-based improvements that enhance your gameplay during the Fairy Event. These upgrades make it easier to generate Glimmering mutations, collect Fairy Points, and progress toward exclusive rewards. Unlike temporary event boosts, Fairy upgrades stay with your account and scale as you invest more Fairy Points.
How to Unlock and Use Fairy Upgrades
To access upgrades, you first need to earn Fairy Points, the special event currency.
How to Earn Points: Place Glimmering mutation plants into the Wishing Well. Higher-tier plants provide more Fairy Points.
How to Upgrade: Once you have enough points, talk to the Fairy Godmother standing in front of the Wishing Well.
Press E to interact.
Select “Show me the Upgrades.”
Choose the upgrade you want and confirm by pressing the green button.
Each upgrade requires a different amount of points, and costs increase at higher levels.
Types of Fairy Upgrades Explained
There are four main Fairy upgrades in Grow a Garden:
Glimmer Multiplier: Increases the sales multiplier from Glimmering mutation plants. Starts at 5x by default, and can reach up to 10x. Costs range from 500 points (1.1x boost) to 50,000 points (2x boost).
Roaming Fairy Spawn Amount: Raises the number of roaming fairies that appear in the lobby. Starts at 2 and can reach up to 7. Maximum cost: 15,000 points.
Fairy Event Duration: Extends the Fairy Event length from the default 10 minutes up to 20 minutes. Requires significant investment, up to 75,000 points total.
Fairy Spawn Amount: Increases the number of fairies that spawn during events, from 2 to a maximum of 13. Like Event Duration, it requires up to 75,000 points.
Fairy Spawn Amount Upgrade Costs
Here’s the full breakdown of how many Fairy Points you need to increase your Fairy Spawn Amount during events:
| Fairy Count | Fairy Points Required |
|---|---|
| 2 (Default) | – |
| 4 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 3,000 |
| 6 | 8,000 |
| 7 | 15,000 |
| 8 | 23,000 |
| 9 | 31,000 |
| 10 | 40,000 |
| 11 | 50,000 |
| 12 | 62,000 |
| 13 (Max) | 75,000 |
This progression shows just how expensive later upgrades become, making it important to plan your investment path carefully.
Best Upgrade Priority Order
If you’re aiming to maximize efficiency, here’s the recommended upgrade order:
Fairy Event Duration – Longer events give more time for mutations, rewards, and overall efficiency.
Fairy Spawn Amount – More fairies per event means more opportunities to mutate plants.
Roaming Fairy Spawn Amount – Provides value outside events, adding more passive chances for mutations.
Glimmer Multiplier – While nice for profits, the cost-to-benefit ratio makes it the least urgent upgrade.
Strategies for Active vs AFK Players
Different players may prefer different upgrade paths depending on their playstyle:
Active Players: Start with Roaming Fairy Spawn Amount to maximize mutations outside of event times, then invest in Fairy Spawn Amount for bigger returns during events.
AFK or Casual Players: Focus on Fairy Spawn Amount first, since you’ll rely heavily on Fairy Events while away. Afterward, move into Roaming Fairy Spawn Amount.
In both cases, leave Glimmer Multiplier for last, as it provides the smallest improvement compared to the investment required.
Tips to Maximize Fairy Upgrades
Prioritize Events: Always be online during Fairy Events if possible, as they’re the fastest way to earn mutations and Fairy Points.
Use Fairy Targeters: Place them around valuable plants to ensure fairies target them during events.
Combine Upgrades: Investing in both Event Duration and Spawn Amount creates the best synergy, giving you longer events with more fairies per cycle.
Save Points Smartly: Don’t spread upgrades too thin—focus on one path at a time for noticeable improvements.
Conclusion
The Grow a Garden Fairy upgrades system is key to maximizing your efficiency during the Fairy Event. By prioritizing upgrades like Event Duration and Spawn Amount, and tailoring your strategy to whether you play actively or AFK, you can get the most out of your Fairy Points.
With the right upgrade path, your garden will produce more Glimmering mutations, earn faster Fairy Points, and unlock exclusive event rewards at a much smoother pace.