Grow a Garden 2 has nine mutations that multiply crop selling prices. Among them, Bloodlit (80x) and Electric (70x) are the most valuable, while Chained (4x) has the smallest boost. Gold and Rainbow can appear through random mutation chances outside of any event. Electric requires a Lightning event, Starstruck only comes from the rare Starfall event, and Frozen needs the Snowfall event.
Mutations are the best way to increase the selling value of your crops in Grow a Garden 2. Each one applies a multiplier to a crop's base price, and getting the high-value ones consistently can be tough. Some mutations occur naturally, while others are locked to specific weather events. So, to help you get these, this guide covers every mutation currently, its exact multiplier, and the best methods for farming each one.
What Are Mutations in Grow a Garden 2?
Mutations are modifiers that apply to ripe crops and dramatically increase their selling price when harvested. Each crop can carry one mutation, and the multiplier attached to that mutation is applied directly to the crop's base Sheckle value.
The higher the multiplier, the more profitable the harvest. Some mutations appear randomly on any plant during normal gameplay, while others only trigger during specific weather events or through special seeds and pet effects.
What Are All the Mutations in Grow a Garden 2?
There are currently nine mutations in Grow a Garden 2. Bloodlit and Electric have the highest multipliers and are the most desirable, while Chained, Frozen, Solarflare, and Pizza sit at the lower end of the value range. Here's a complete breakdown of each:
| Mutation | Multiplier | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Chained | 4x | TBA |
| Frozen | 5x | Snowfall event |
| Solarflare | 5x | TBA |
| Pizza | 5x | TBA |
| Gold | 10x | Naturally Gold-mutated plants or random mutation chance |
| Starstruck | 25x | Starfall event |
| Rainbow | 30x | Rainbow-mutated plants, Rainbow Seed event, Unicorn effect, or random mutation chance |
| Electric | 70x | Lightning event only |
| Bloodlit | 80x | TBA |
NOTE: Bloodlit, Chained, Solarflare, and Pizza have confirmed multipliers but their acquisition methods have not been officially revealed yet. This guide will be updated once those methods are confirmed.
How Do You Get Mutations in Grow a Garden 2?
Mutations come from four main sources. Weather events, random chance, special seeds, and specific pet effects. Event-locked mutations like Electric, Frozen, and Starstruck cannot be obtained outside of their respective weather events, making timing the most important factor for getting them.
Weather Events
The best way to farm high-value mutations is to be active during weather events. Each event only runs for a limited time, so having your garden filled with ripe crops before it starts gives you the maximum number of plants that can get mutated.
| Event | Mutation | Event Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning | Electric (70x) | Uncommon |
| Snowfall | Frozen (5x) | Uncommon |
| Starfall | Starstruck (25x) | Rare |
Random Mutation Chance
Gold and Rainbow are the only mutations that can appear outside of events through a standard random mutation chance. Gold appears naturally in plants, which can happen randomly during the growth cycle.
Rainbow has a slightly higher barrier to spawning. It can come from Rainbow-mutated plants, the Unicorn pet effect, or the special Rainbow Seed event in addition to the random chance.
Event Seeds
Seeds obtained during special events tend to have a higher baseline chance of producing mutated harvests compared to standard seeds. Stocking up on event seeds while they are available and planting them gives you improved mutation odds without needing to rely entirely on weather event timing.
How Do You Increase Your Chances of Getting Mutations in Grow a Garden 2?
Apart from the events, here are all the things that you can do manually to get the best odds at mutating your plants in Grow A Garden 2. Here's what you need to do:
Use Sprinklers
Sprinklers increase the chance of obtaining mutations during growing cycles. Place them across your garden to improve your mutation rate even between events. Do note that you need to stock up on these before using them properly on multiple plants.
Use Pets
Certain pets provide bonuses and protection that smooth out the mutation farming process. The Unicorn pet specifically can apply the Rainbow mutation (30x) independently of any event, making it one of the most valuable pets.
TIP: If you don't know which pets to get, check out our complete pets tier list for Grow A Garden 2 for getting a better idea.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Bloodlit (80x) and Electric (70x) provide the highest multipliers in the game and are worth the most per crop. Electric is currently the most common value mutation since it comes from Lightning events, which happen more than Starfall. Bloodlit's acquisition method is still TBA, but the 80x multiplier makes it the most valuable single mutation available.
Yes. Gold (10x) and Rainbow (30x) can both appear through random mutation chances during normal growing cycles without needing a specific weather event to be active.
Starfall is the rarest weather event in Grow a Garden 2 and the only source of the Starstruck mutation (25x). Because it spawns rarely, it is worth keeping your garden at maximum capacity at all times, so you never waste the event on an undergrown or empty plot when it does trigger.
For more on Grow A Garden 2, check out Grow a Garden 2 Pets Tier List or All Badges in Grow A Garden 2 & How to get them on Pro Game Guides!
