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How to Get Potato in Grow a Garden

The Potato is a multi-harvest, Mythical crop introduced during the Fairy Event in Grow a Garden. It is classified as both a Vegetable and Root type crop, meaning that any tools, fertilizers, or bonuses targeting these types will affect it. The Potato is a high-value crop, popular among players for both its rarity and profitability.

Appearance

The Potato has a unique and recognizable appearance:

  • Its shape resembles three stacked rectangles, each smaller and longer as they go inward.
  • The crop typically features multiple purple flowers scattered on top, although it may sometimes appear with just one flower.
  • In overall structure, the Potato looks similar to the Butternut Squash, but with a distinct floral pattern.
  • The plant itself grows above the ground with visible roots, reinforcing its classification as a root crop.

This distinctive look makes it easy for players to identify the crop even from a distance.

In Grow a Garden, players not only cultivate rare crops like the Potato, but they can also interact with Grow a Garden pets that help boost their harvests. These pets can provide bonuses to growth speed, increase crop value, or even affect multi-harvest crops like the Potato. By pairing the right pets with high-value crops, players can maximize their profits while enjoying a more engaging and interactive gardening experience.

How to Obtain Potato Seeds

Potato seeds are rare and can be acquired through multiple sources:

MethodChancePrice
Daily Deals1% (1/100)Sheckle 500,000,000
Friendship Tab (Seed Shop)50% (1/2)Garden Coins 3 (formerly), Robux 839
  • Daily Deals: Only a very small fraction of players will find Potato seeds here due to the 1% chance.
  • Friendship Tab: Previously, Potato seeds were more accessible, with a 50% chance of appearing in the shop. Players could purchase seeds using Garden Coins or Robux.

Note: Availability may change based on future updates, so players should check the in-game shop regularly.

Planting and Harvesting

The Potato is a multi-harvest crop, meaning it can produce multiple yields without needing to be replanted.

Growth Times

StageTime
Plant Growth1 hour 3 minutes 40 seconds
Fruit Growth19 minutes 6 seconds
  • After planting, the Potato takes just over one hour to grow before the first harvest.
  • Subsequent fruits can be harvested every 19 minutes, allowing for multiple collections in a single gaming session.

Tips for Efficient Harvesting

  1. Use Vegetable or Root-targeted tools to boost growth speed or yield.
  2. Harvest promptly once the fruit is ready to maximize multi-harvest potential.
  3. Monitor the crop weight: larger potatoes (closer to 4 kg) sell for more Sheckles.

Crop Value and Weight

AttributeValue
Price-Floor ValueSheckle 81,225
Average ValueSheckle 90,000
Price-Floor Weight3.80 kg
Average Weight4.00 kg
Minimum Weight2.80 kg
Huge Chance0.67%
  • The Potato is highly profitable due to its average value of 90,000 Sheckles per harvest.
  • There is a 0.67% chance to obtain a Huge Potato, which provides a bonus in both weight and value.

Trivia

  • The Potato, along with Broccoli, was originally added during the second part of the Cooking Event but was not released until the Fairy Update.
  • Being a Mythical crop, Potato seeds are extremely rare, making it a status symbol for experienced players.

Summary Table

AttributeDetails
TierMythical
Multi-harvestYes
Seed Chance1%
Seed PriceSheckle 500,000,000
Currently Obtainable?Yes
Plant Growth Time1h 3m 40s
Fruit Growth Time19m 6s
Crop Value (Price-Floor)Sheckle 81,225
Average Crop ValueSheckle 90,000
Crop Weight (Price-Floor)3.80 kg
Average Crop Weight4.00 kg
Minimum Crop Weight2.80 kg
Huge Chance0.67%
Date AddedAugust 30, 2025

This comprehensive guide should help players obtain, plant, and harvest Potato efficiently, while also understanding its rarity and in-game value.