Every so often, your garden is bathed in a red glow as the Blood Moon rises. During this special window, you can unlock the Bloodlit Mutation, a powerful boost that multiplies your crop’s selling price. Follow this guide to learn exactly how to trigger the mutation, apply it to your plants, and make the most of those hefty payouts. Also check out the new update guide and patch note of Grow a Garden!
What Is the Bloodlit Mutation?
The Bloodlit Mutation is a limited-time effect applied to individual plants during the Blood Moon event. Mutated crops sell for significantly more than their normal counterparts—often five to nine times their base value. For example, a standard eggplant at $6,000 can jump to around $54,000 when Bloodlit. That extra cash can fast-track upgrades or let you splurge on rare seeds.
When and Where the Blood Moon Appears
- Frequency: Every 3 hours, a new Blood Moon cycle begins.
- Duration: The red-tinted sky and shop remain active for several minutes before fading.
- Location: You’ll see the glow overhead and find the special shop icon near your garden’s entrance. Keep an eye on your in-game clock so you don’t miss it.
Step-by-Step: Acquiring the Bloodlit Mutation
- Schedule Your Planting
Plant high-value crops (eggplant, melon, or any heavy crop) so they’re mature when the Blood Moon arrives.
- Watch the Sky
As the in-game timer hits the 3-hour mark, look up for the telltale red glow.
- Visit the Blood Moon Shop
Open the shop menu that appears. It only shows during the event.
- Buy the Mutation Token
Locate the “Bloodlit Mutation” item in the shop. Purchase it using your available currency.
- Apply Directly to Your Crop
Select the mutation token from your inventory, then click on the fully grown plant you want to mutate.
- Sell for Maximum Profit
Once mutated, harvest and sell your crop immediately to lock in the boosted price.
Tips for Maximizing Your Bloodlit Profits
- Grow in Batches: Plant multiple of the same crop so you can Bloodlit several at once.
- Time Your Harvest: Make sure your crops mature a minute or two before the Blood Moon begins to avoid last-second rushes.
- Combine Mutations: If you have access to other value-boosting effects (like Skystruck mutations), apply those first and then Bloodlit for stacking bonuses.
- Save Mutation Tokens: Only buy as many tokens as you can use before the event ends to avoid wasted currency.
The Bloodlit Mutation can be your golden ticket to skyrocketing profits in Grow a Garden. By timing your planting schedule, purchasing the mutation at the right moment, and harvesting promptly, you’ll turn a simple crop into a cash cow. Gear up for the next Blood Moon—get those plants lined up, and watch your earnings soar.