Looking to master mutation farming in Grow a Garden? The Kodama Method Grow a Garden is the most efficient strategy for getting unlimited Tranquil and Corrupt mutations, making it the top choice for completing the Corrupted Zen event and earning coveted rewards like the Kitsune Chest. This guide explains all components, the exact step-by-step method, and how to maximize your farming efficiency—no matter your level.
Understanding Key Components
Before you begin, you’ll need specific pets and plants. The right combination is essential for the Kodama Method to work at its full potential.
Required Pets: Kodama & Corrupted Kodama
At the core of this method are two legendary pets: Kodama and Corrupted Kodama. Although similar, they have unique roles and sources.
| Feature | Corrupted Kodama | Kodama (Normal) |
|---|---|---|
| Main Function | Grants Corrupt mutation | Grants Tranquil mutation |
| Source | Corrupt Zen Quests | Kitsune Chest |
| Drop Chance | 4.35% | 14.5% |
| Trait Chance | ~4.22% | 4.26% |
| Signature | Glowing horns, red spiral | Regular horns, gray spiral |
Corrupted Kodama provides Corrupt mutations, while regular Kodama offers Tranquil. Both are required for farming their respective mutation types.
Best Plants for the Kodama Method
To achieve fast results, use Zen-type plants with extremely short grow times. Two stand out:
Zenflare: The most efficient option—cheap, easy to obtain, and grows back very quickly.
Serenity: Another good choice, available from the Zen Pack with a 25% chance and also has a fast grow time.
How the Kodama Method Works
The principle is simple: leverage the mutation effect from your Kodama pets by repeatedly harvesting fast-growing plants.
Place Your Kodamas: Add your Kodama or Corrupted Kodama to your garden, depending on which mutation you want. You can place up to eight pets at once, dramatically boosting your chances—up to nearly 50% per harvest cycle with all slots filled.
Plant Zenflare or Serenity: Surround your Kodamas with Zenflare or Serenity plants. The more plants, the more frequent your harvests and mutation triggers.
Harvest and Repeat: Each time you harvest fruit from Zenflare or Serenity, your Kodama gives a chance for a Tranquil or Corrupt mutation. Because these plants regrow in seconds or minutes, you can repeat this cycle endlessly for rapid results.
Key Point: Kodama effects apply even if the plant already has a mutation. This allows you to “wash” unwanted mutations or continue producing the same mutation over and over.
Maximizing Efficiency: Pro Tips
Take the method further with these enhancements:
Use Giant Ants or Red Giant Ants: Place them near your harvest area. When a Giant Ant is active, it doubles your harvest—including mutations from Kodama. For example, if Kodama gives a Corrupt mutation and a Giant Ant is active, you’ll get two Corrupt fruits in a single harvest.
Stack More Plants and Pets: The more Zenflares, Serenities, and Kodamas you use, the higher your mutation output per minute.
Why the Kodama Method Is So Powerful
Speed: Generate dozens of Tranquil or Corrupt mutations in just a few minutes—much faster than any other strategy.
Cost Efficiency: Both Zenflare and Serenity are low-cost plants, so this method is highly sustainable.
Control: Choose exactly which mutation to farm by selecting either Kodama or Corrupted Kodama.
By fully using the Kodama Method Grow a Garden, you’ll finish events faster, collect rare resources with ease, and have a clear path to top rewards like the Kitsune Chest. Whether you’re tackling the Corrupted Zen event or simply want to boost your mutation farming, this method unlocks a whole new level of efficiency.