The Horsetail Grow a Garden update introduces a unique rare plant with specific crafting requirements and vital roles in creating other rare crops. This guide covers how to craft Horsetail, where to find its materials, the benefits of various pets, and practical tips to help you maximize its potential following the Pet Mutation Update.
What is Horsetail in Grow a Garden?
Horsetail is a newly added rare plant introduced in the Pet Mutation Update of Grow a Garden. Unlike most plants, you cannot find its seeds in the Seed Shop or regular seed packs. Horsetail serves as a key crafting ingredient for even rarer plants such as Lingonberry and Amber Spine, making it a vital resource for dedicated growers.
How to Craft Horsetail in Grow a Garden
To obtain Horsetail, you must use the Cosmetics/Crafting Table, located beside the Gear Vendor. The process is as follows:
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Provide 1 Stonebite Seed, 1 Bamboo Crop, and 1 Corn Crop
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Pay 15,000 Sheckles
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Wait 15 minutes for the crafting to complete and collect your Horsetail seed
Alternatively, Horsetail can be instantly unlocked by exchanging 199 Robux, skipping both the ingredient and wait requirements.
Stonebite Seeds are only available from Ancient Seed Packs, which are rewards for completing the Dino quest. Bamboo and Corn, however, can be purchased at the Seed Shop, making them more accessible for most players.
Horsetail Seed Location and Pet Support
Since Horsetail seeds are not available in standard shops or seed packs, crafting is the only reliable method for most players. However, certain pets can help:
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Red Fox and Raccoon: These pets can steal crops from other farms, occasionally helping you obtain Horsetail or its crafting ingredients from competitors in your server.
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Stegosaurus: This pet can double your Horsetail harvest, making it particularly valuable given the plant’s rare status.
With the right pet support, the process of gathering Horsetail or crafting its components becomes more efficient, letting you focus on rare plant progression.
Horsetail Stats, Harvesting, and Main Uses
Horsetail is a rare plant with a single-harvest system. It has a base value of 27,000 Sheckles and weighs 3 kg. The chance of obtaining a Huge Horsetail is just 0.01%, making large versions extremely rare.
Its main purpose is not for direct sale or collection, but as a crucial material for crafting higher-tier plants like Lingonberry and Amber Spine. Because of the easy crafting process and the strategic value of its harvest, Horsetail is best used as a stepping stone toward more advanced garden goals.
Tips for Efficient Horsetail Farming
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Gather Stonebite Seeds in advance by finishing Dino quests to open up Ancient Seed Packs.
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Stock up on Bamboo and Corn from the Seed Shop to streamline your crafting process.
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Use Red Fox and Raccoon pets for a chance at free crops from other players, or Stegosaurus to double your Horsetail yield.
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Monitor the Cosmetics/Crafting Table closely, especially during busy times, so you don’t lose track of your crafted seeds.
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Invest Sheckles and Robux wisely based on your needs—direct purchase with Robux may be efficient for rapid progress, but crafting remains the most accessible option for many players.
Final Thoughts
The Horsetail Grow a Garden plant is a vital crafting ingredient for rare crops introduced with the Pet Mutation Update. By understanding the crafting process, sourcing seeds and ingredients efficiently, and leveraging pet abilities, players can streamline their garden’s rare plant production. Focus on efficient ingredient collection and smart pet choices to unlock Horsetail’s full value as you work toward the rarest plants in Grow a Garden.