Sea Turtle is a Legendary support pet introduced in the Grow a Garden Summer Update, designed to help you level up your pets faster over time. With a simple yet powerful passive XP-boosting effect, it’s ideal for players looking to build a strong, high-level pet team without constant micromanagement.
What is Sea Turtle in Grow a Garden?
Sea Turtle is one of five possible Legendary pets from the Rare Summer Egg. It stands out for its XP-based support role, giving consistent experience points to other pets at fixed intervals.
Pet Name: Sea Turtle
Rarity: Legendary
Source: Rare Summer Egg
Drop Rate: 33.33% (highest among Rare Summer Egg pets)
Passive Trait: Grants 1,000 XP to one random pet every 10 minutes
Activation Type: Automatic (no player input needed)
This makes Sea Turtle a low-effort, long-term investment for pet progression.
How to Get Sea Turtle in Grow a Garden
There are two main methods:
1. Rare Summer Egg
Price: 25,000,000 Sheckles or 89 Robux
Shop Location: Pet Egg Stand (NPC: Raphael, near Gear Shop)
Availability: Spawns randomly in the shop every 30 minutes (17% chance per refresh)
Hatch Rate for Sea Turtle: 33.33%
2. Summer Harvest Event
Sea Turtle can also drop from the Summer Harvest Event rewards:
Event Location: Central cart managed by NPC Georgia
Requirement: Donate summer plants during the 10-minute active window
Drop Chance for Rare Summer Egg: 6.66% at higher reward tiers
Note: Eggs from this event still follow the same hatch probability
What Does Sea Turtle Do?
Sea Turtle’s passive skill works as follows:
Every 10 minutes, it gives 1,000 XP to a random pet in your garden.
There’s no cooldown management or interaction needed—just place the Sea Turtle and let it work.
While you can’t control which pet receives the XP, it’s still effective for slow but steady leveling, especially for pets with high level requirements or those left idle for long periods.
When to Use Sea Turtle
Sea Turtle is best used when:
You want to level up multiple pets over time
You’re managing a large farm and can’t interact with each pet constantly
You want to support new Legendary pets like Raccoon, Peacock, or Flamingo
You’re preparing pets for higher-level traits or rotations
It’s especially useful offline or AFK, since its effect doesn’t rely on player input.
Synergy Tips
Combine with Capybara: Prevents hunger loss and adds 3.43 XP/sec, making the XP gain more efficient.
Use in XP Training Zones: Place Sea Turtle where pets are rotated for growth, creating an automated leveling loop.
Focus on Passive Builds: Ideal if you’re not using active XP boosters or don’t want to rely on Watering Can or event-limited items.
Is Sea Turtle Worth It?
Yes—for passive progression. While it won’t earn you money directly or boost crop yield, Sea Turtle is one of the best long-term support pets for pet development.
Pros:
High drop rate
Zero management required
Consistent XP gain for all pet types
Cons:
XP goes to random pets (not targetable)
No direct impact on profit or crops
Final Thoughts
Sea Turtle in Grow a Garden is the ultimate passive XP pet, perfect for players who want to grow their pet collection over time without constant effort. With a 33.33% chance from the Rare Summer Egg and a reliable 1,000 XP boost every 10 minutes, it plays a crucial support role for any long-term farming strategy. If you’re building a top-tier pet team or just want to speed up progression quietly in the background, Sea Turtle is a smart investment.