In the colorful and chaotic world of Grow a Garden, few things excite players more than rare crop mutations. Among the most powerful—and elusive—are the Celestial Mutation and the Meteoric Mutation. While they may sound similar, these two supercharged plant upgrades come from completely different sources. Here’s everything you need to know to chase both of these high-reward events and maximize your crop yields.
Celestial Mutation: A Gift From the Night Sky
The Celestial Mutation is one of the most magical upgrades your crops can receive. It’s triggered by a Meteor Shower, a rare weather event that only occurs during Nightfall. When a meteor strikes one of your plants during this time, that lucky crop becomes Celestial-mutated—and the results are jaw-dropping. These plants glow with a deep purple hue, shimmer with golden stars, and most importantly, receive a 120x multiplier on their value.
How to Get the Celestial Mutation:
- Wait for a Meteor Shower: These occur randomly during Nightfall and are not guaranteed every night.
- Buy a Star Caller: Head to the Blood Moon shop and purchase the Star Caller item.
- Place the Star Caller: Put it near the crops you want to mutate—this boosts their chances of being struck by a meteor.
- Enjoy the Glow: If successful, your plants will sparkle and glow with Celestial energy, drastically increasing their sell value.
Meteoric Mutation: Admin-Triggered Power
The Meteoric Mutation is even more exclusive than Celestial. It only happens during the Meteor Strike event—a special, manually triggered event by game admins. Unlike other events, you can’t predict or plan for a Meteor Strike. You simply have to be online and lucky when it happens.
During a Meteor Strike, meteors rain down across your garden. If one of them hits your crops, there’s a chance they’ll be blessed with the Meteoric Mutation, which grants a 125x multiplier—on par with the rare and powerful Disco Mutation.
What You Need to Know:
- It’s Extremely Rare: You cannot craft, spray, or force the Meteoric Mutation in any way.
- Be Online: If you’re not in-game when the admins trigger the Meteor Strike, you’ll miss out.
- Massive Value Boost: A single 6.7 kg Hive Fruit with this mutation can sell for over 10 million Sheckles.
- No Visual Indicator Until It Hits: There’s no warning, so always be ready to take advantage of the chaos.
Both the Celestial Mutation and Meteoric Mutation are dream upgrades for serious Grow a Garden players. While Celestial is more accessible with the help of tools like the Star Caller, Meteoric is purely about timing and luck. Keep your garden ready, your tools prepped, and your eyes on the sky—because when the meteors fall, fortunes rise.
If you’re aiming to unlock the full potential of your garden, chasing rare mutations like Celestial and Meteoric is a thrilling path to take. Whether you’re patiently waiting for Nightfall or hoping to catch a surprise Meteor Strike, preparation is key. Don’t forget to buy Grow A Garden items like the Star Caller from the Blood Moon shop to boost your chances and stay ahead of the competition.