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:
| Method | Chance | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Deals | 1% (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
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth | 1 hour 3 minutes 40 seconds |
| Fruit Growth | 19 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
- Use Vegetable or Root-targeted tools to boost growth speed or yield.
- Harvest promptly once the fruit is ready to maximize multi-harvest potential.
- Monitor the crop weight: larger potatoes (closer to 4 kg) sell for more Sheckles.
Crop Value and Weight
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Price-Floor Value | Sheckle 81,225 |
| Average Value | Sheckle 90,000 |
| Price-Floor Weight | 3.80 kg |
| Average Weight | 4.00 kg |
| Minimum Weight | 2.80 kg |
| Huge Chance | 0.67% |
- 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
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier | Mythical |
| Multi-harvest | Yes |
| Seed Chance | 1% |
| Seed Price | Sheckle 500,000,000 |
| Currently Obtainable? | Yes |
| Plant Growth Time | 1h 3m 40s |
| Fruit Growth Time | 19m 6s |
| Crop Value (Price-Floor) | Sheckle 81,225 |
| Average Crop Value | Sheckle 90,000 |
| Crop Weight (Price-Floor) | 3.80 kg |
| Average Crop Weight | 4.00 kg |
| Minimum Crop Weight | 2.80 kg |
| Huge Chance | 0.67% |
| Date Added | August 30, 2025 |
This comprehensive guide should help players obtain, plant, and harvest Potato efficiently, while also understanding its rarity and in-game value.