In Grow a Garden, mutations are one of the most effective ways to boost crop value, and among the rarest are the Verdant and Paradisal Mutations. These mutations offer special visual effects and high sell multipliers—but obtaining them requires a combination of specific pets, gear, and event timing.
This guide explains exactly how to unlock Verdant Mutation through the Scarlet Macaw, and how to combine it with Sundried Mutation during the Heatwave Event to create the Paradisal Mutation.
What is Verdant Mutation?
Mutation Name: Verdant
Source: Triggered passively by the Scarlet Macaw pet
Multiplier: 4x crop value
Trigger Interval: Every 11.48 minutes
Success Chance: 16.25% each time
Targeting: Random crop in your plot (cannot be selected manually)
Visually, the Verdant Mutation gives your crops a lush, green glow and adds a notable value bonus. However, its activation is entirely passive, RNG-based, and fairly slow.
How to Get Verdant Mutation
Buy a Paradise Egg
Cost: 50,000,000 Sheckles
Sold at the Pet Egg Shop
The Paradise Egg has a 17% spawn rate every 30 minutes
Hatch the Scarlet Macaw
Drop rate: 8%
May take multiple eggs to obtain due to rarity
Place Scarlet Macaw on Your Farm
It activates its ability every 11.48 minutes
Each activation has a 16.25% chance to apply Verdant Mutation to a random nearby crop
Limitations:
Cannot control which crop receives the mutation
Long wait time between activations
Low success chance per attempt
No visual or sound indicator until the mutation appears
What is Paradisal Mutation?
The Paradisal Mutation is a hybrid mutation that only appears when a crop is affected by both Verdant and Sundried Mutations simultaneously.
Multiplier: 18x crop value
Trigger Method: Combine Verdant + Sundried on a single fruit
Visual: Glowing, hybrid effect with traits from both parent mutations
How to Trigger Paradisal Mutation
Ensure a Crop Has Verdant
Already affected by Scarlet Macaw’s passive ability
Wait until the mutation is visible on the crop
Use Tanning Mirror During a Heatwave
Place a Tanning Mirror near the mutated crop
Wait for the Heatwave Event to start (admin-triggered)
The mirror will reflect sunlight to the Verdant crop
If Sundried is successfully applied, the crop automatically transforms into Paradisal
Important Notes:
Order doesn’t matter: Sundried can come first, Verdant can be added later
Paradisal replaces both previous mutations
The chance of this happening is extremely low and requires proper planning
Should You Aim for Paradisal?
While visually stunning and statistically powerful, the process of creating a Paradisal Mutation is:
Time-consuming
Highly luck-based
Resource-intensive (Scarlet Macaw + Tanning Mirror + Event participation)
Pros:
18x multiplier on crop value
Extremely rare—can be valuable in trading or bragging rights
Great visual for decorative gardens or screenshots
Cons:
Verdant alone is only 4x and unreliable
Requires multiple steps and rare items
More efficient pets (e.g., Raccoon, Dragonfly) provide consistent profit with less RNG
Heatwave and Tanning Mirror timing must align perfectly
Best Strategy for Farming Verdant and Paradisal
Plant multi-harvest crops like Loquat or Elephant Ears for more mutation opportunities
Use Reclaimer to store mutated crops if you’re preparing for Heatwave
Monitor Heatwave event timing and place Tanning Mirror strategically
Keep Scarlet Macaw deployed 24/7 to maximize mutation chances
Be patient: Paradisal is not meant to be farmed in bulk
Final Thoughts
The Verdant and Paradisal Mutations in Grow a Garden represent one of the most advanced mutation systems in the game. Verdant comes from the Scarlet Macaw—a rare pet from the Paradise Egg—and can be combined with the Sundried Mutation via the Tanning Mirror during Heatwave to create Paradisal.
While these mutations are not the most practical for everyday profit farming, they offer a unique challenge and high-reward opportunity for dedicated players. If you’re aiming for prestige, aesthetics, or long-term value, adding a Paradisal crop to your garden may be worth the effort.