The Blood Moon Update has finally dropped in Grow a Garden, and it brings some exciting changes, new plants, and limited-time mechanics that can boost your earnings. Whether you’re farming casually or grinding for those big harvests, here’s a complete guide on what you need to know — and how to make the most out of the Blood Moon event. Also check out the codes for Grow a Garden new update Blood Moon!
What is the Blood Moon Event?
The Blood Moon event appears every 3 hours and triggers a unique atmosphere in your garden. When it’s active, you’ll gain access to a special Blood Moon Shop, limited-time seeds, mutations, and drastically increased plant value. Here’s what you’ll notice during this event:
- A red glow in your garden (look up to spot it)
- A special shop appearing near your garden
- Exclusive items and seeds only available during this time
- Bloodlit Mutation, which multiplies plant value
Bloodlit Mutation & Value Boosts
One of the standout features is the Bloodlit Mutation, which can be applied to crops during the event. For example:
- A regular eggplant sells for $6,000
- A bloodlit eggplant sells for $54,000
That’s a near 9x value increase, depending on the plant. It’s likely that the mutation adds around a 5x value multiplier on top of heavier crops’ base worth. This effect makes the Blood Moon a crucial money-making opportunity, so plan your farming accordingly.
Blood Moon Shop Items
Here’s a breakdown of what you can buy from the Blood Moon shop:
- Mysterious Crate: Contains cosmetics like benches, fountains, and umbrellas (opens after 8 days)
- Night Egg
- Seed Pack
- Blood Banana Seed (New!)
- Blood Melon Seed (New!)
- Skycaller: Works like a lightning rod but for starstruck events. Place it in the center of your garden to maximize its radius.
Note: Some items were already leaked before release, so many players may find familiar content.
Blood Creatures Explained
The update also adds new Blood Creatures, like upgraded versions of:
- Kiwi
- Hedgehog
- Owl
These have added effects like:
- Reduced egg hatch times (Crimson Cradle)
- Slight stat boosts (e.g., 1.5x size increase)
While the exact benefits are still unclear, they appear to offer minor but useful perks for hatching and managing pets.
Starstruck Mutation: Celestial Fruits
Another rare occurrence is the Starstruck Mutation, triggered by using the Skycaller. This turns certain fruits into Celestial versions. For example:
- Regular Cranberry: $3,000
- Celestial Cranberry: $12,000
This seems to add a 4x value boost, and when combined with the Bloodlit Mutation, it could stack even higher. While the mechanics aren’t fully confirmed, it’s worth setting up Skycallers during the Blood Moon.
The Mysterious Crate – What’s Inside?
You can buy the Mysterious Crate, but don’t expect instant rewards. This crate takes 8 real-time days to open. Once it does, you’ll unlock cosmetic items, such as:
- Wheelbarrow
- Fountains
- Decorative benches and umbrellas
This seems more like a teaser for the next update, so think of it as a long-term investment.
New Plants: Beanstalk & Others
In the Sea Shop, you’ll find new animations and a few interesting seeds:
- Beanstalk: A very tall plant, still unreleased officially. It may offer high returns when sold.
- Other seeds like Bamboo and Pepper are also available, though details on their profit potential are not yet public.
New Gear: Harvest Tool
The new Harvest Tool allows you to auto-collect fruit from a chosen plant. Key features:
- Only 5 uses per tool
- Costs a steep $20 million
- Works by harvesting all fruit from a single selected stem
- Does not collect from the whole garden
It’s useful for targeted harvests but isn’t ideal for large-scale farms due to its limited range and high price.
UI and Inventory Changes
The update also brings several UI improvements, including:
- New sorting system for inventory (Pets, Fruits, Seed Packs, etc.)
- Cleaner navigation when viewing items
- Easier access to rewards and plants
These changes may not impact gameplay directly but make management smoother.
Summary: What Should You Focus On?
To get the most out of this update:
- Log in during Blood Moon every 3 hours to access the exclusive shop.
- Grow high-value crops like Eggplant or Cranberry and apply Bloodlit Mutation.
- Use the Skycaller to try and get Starstruck Mutations for bonus earnings.
- Buy the mysterious crate for future cosmetic content.
- Save your money before investing in the $20 million Harvest Tool — it’s not essential.
- Watch for Beanstalk and other new seeds in the Sea Shop and test their value.
The Blood Moon update in Grow a Garden mixes limited-time mechanics with lasting items, giving both casual and hardcore players something to chase. From massive plant value boosts to stylish new cosmetics on the horizon, it’s clear the devs are gearing up for a bigger content roadmap. Make sure to time your farming right, and keep your eyes peeled for that next major update. Let’s see how this plays out in the long run — happy farming.