How to Get Ripe Sugar Apple Grow a Garden Guide

If you’ve been growing Sugar Apples in Grow a Garden and noticed an unusual purple version appear on your tree, you’re not imagining things. That rare variant is called the Ripe Sugar Apple, and while it doesn’t change the value, it’s considered a secret mutation that only a few players have discovered. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about how to get it and what it means for your garden. Also check out our Grow a Garden Codes & Animals Tier List.

What Is the Ripe Sugar Apple?

The Ripe Sugar Apple is a rare mutated version of the standard green Sugar Apple. When grown, there’s a small chance that one of the apples on your tree will appear purple instead of green or red. Visually, it’s one of the coolest fruit mutations in the game—but here’s the catch: it doesn’t actually increase the base value of the fruit. In one example, a 7.39 kg ripe Sugar Apple was worth 43,000, which is identical to a normal Sugar Apple of the same size. That means the mutation is cosmetic, not financial.

How to Get a Ripe Sugar Apple

Here’s how you can increase your chances of growing one:

1. Plant Multiple Sugar Apple Trees The more trees you have, the higher your chances of seeing a ripe version spawn.
2. Use Sprinklers to Speed Growth Equip Basic, Advanced, or even Godly Sprinklers to grow apples faster. This lets you check mutations more frequently.
3. Watch for Color Changes A ripe Sugar Apple stands out with its distinct purple color, unlike the usual green or red.
4. Understand the Rarity This mutation is extremely rare, and there’s no way to force it. Just keep harvesting and replanting until it appears.

Does the Ripe Mutation Affect Value?

No, it doesn’t. Despite looking unique, the ripe Sugar Apple does not increase the sell price. The base value depends on the weight (kg) of the fruit, not its appearance. So if you manage to grow a ripe Sugar Apple, think of it more as a rare cosmetic item—something to flex in your garden or showcase to friends rather than a cash boost.

The Ripe Sugar Apple may not be worth more in coins, but it’s definitely a badge of honor among Grow a Garden players. If you spot one on your tree, know that you’ve been lucky enough to experience one of the game’s hidden features. While it won’t make you rich, it will certainly make your garden stand out. Keep planting, keep harvesting, and who knows—you might just grow the next rare showcase item without even realizing it.