Bitter Melon is a multi-harvest crop in Grow a Garden, officially released on August 9, 2025 during the second half of the Cooking Event. Once an unreleased plant, it’s now currently obtainable and considered one of the best crops for players seeking steady profits thanks to its high selling price and recurring harvests.
How to Get Bitter Melon in Grow a Garden
You can obtain Bitter Melon seeds from the Rat Connoisseur NPC, located at the Connoisseur Food Reviews stand next to Chef P. The seed chance is 3%, meaning you might need multiple attempts before securing it. Since the Rat Connoisseur only accepts mutated dishes, you’ll need to cook with mutated produce to earn a reward chance.
Quick Steps to Obtain Bitter Melon:
Harvest mutated crops from your farm.
Cook a mutated dish in the Cooking Pot or Cauldron.
Bring the dish to Rat Connoisseur.
Choose Bitter Melon seeds if they appear in the reward options.
Bitter Melon Stats
| Attribute | Value/Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Produce / Crop / Plant / Seed |
| Harvest Type | Multi-harvest |
| Seed Chance | 3% |
| Price-Floor Value | 69,492 |
| Average Value | 77,000 |
| Price-Floor Weight | 3.32 kg |
| Average Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Minimum Weight | 2.45 kg |
| Huge Chance | 0.50% |
| Release Date | August 9, 2025 |
| Currently Obtainable | Yes |
Why Bitter Melon is Valuable
High Selling Price – With an average value of 77,000, Bitter Melon is among the top high-value crops in Grow a Garden.
Multi-Harvest Yield – You can harvest it multiple times from a single planting, ensuring recurring income without constant replanting.
Heavy Weight – At 3.5 kg average weight, it can be useful in recipes that require heavier ingredients.
Event-Exclusive Source – Currently only obtainable through the Rat Connoisseur during the Cooking Event.
Farming Tips for Bitter Melon
Stock Mutated Crops – Since the Rat Connoisseur only accepts mutated dishes, prepare plenty of mutated ingredients before farming for seeds.
Use Kitchen Storm Event – This event increases mutation carryover and speeds up cooking, giving you more chances to prepare qualifying dishes.
Replant Immediately – As a multi-harvest crop, replanting as soon as a slot is free maximizes output.
Target Profit Crops – Combine Bitter Melon farming with other high-value multi-harvest plants like King Cabbage or Badlands Pepper.
Don’t Expect Many Huge Variants – With only a 0.50% huge chance, large-size Bitter Melons are rare and should be considered a bonus.
Final Thoughts
Bitter Melon is a must-have for players looking to balance high value with recurring yield. While its 3% seed drop rate means you may need patience, the long-term profit potential makes it worth the effort. If you’re farming for event-exclusive crops, Bitter Melon should be near the top of your priority list.