The next major update for Grow a Garden is almost here, and it’s all about pet mutations. If you’re planning to keep up, now’s the perfect time to start preparing. This update won’t be an easy one—it’s going to be grind-heavy. But with the right steps, you’ll be ready to mutate your pets and unlock the best possible rewards. Here’s a detailed guide on what to do before the update drops. Also check out our Grow a Garden Codes & Grow a Garden Tier List Animals for new players!
1. Get Your Pets to Age 100 – ASAP
The most important thing you need to know: you can’t mutate a pet unless it’s age 100. If your favorite pet isn’t there yet, it won’t qualify for the mutation machine. Focus your efforts now on leveling them up as fast as you can. To speed up pet aging:
- Use Owls – Owls give bonus XP to all pets in your garden.
- Feed Your Pets Regularly – Make sure the hunger bar is full to keep XP gain going.
- Get Brown Mice – They grant bonus XP every 8 minutes.
- Add Capybaras – These pets prevent hunger loss and give XP every second within a 15-stud radius.
Avoid sacrificing useful XP pets like Starfish, since your mutation candidates must survive until they reach age 100.
2. Farm Exotic/Ancient Seeds for Upgrading
The new update will let you upgrade your dinosaur lab to reduce wait time and increase rewards. To do this, you’ll need Ancient Seed plants like:
- Stone Bark
- Paradise Petal
- Horn Dino Shrimp
- Bomboo
These plants need to be heavy (measured in kg), and you’ll feed them to a new NPC (the raptor) in the testing lab. Once you reach 40 kg total, the lab will upgrade, changing colors and giving better returns. Use the sprinkler method to maximize plant weight before harvesting.
3. Grind Dinosaur Quests for Seed Packs
You’ll need Asian Seed Packs to get the rare plants needed for lab upgrades. The best way to get them is by completing dino quests. Don’t wait until the update hits—start now while the competition is still low.
4. Get Ready for New Gears
Although the details are limited (because the tester isn’t allowed to reveal everything), we know that new gears are coming in the update. These gears will make it easier to level up pets faster. So:
- Start saving money now – You’ll want enough coins when these gears go live.
- Be ready to buy or trade – These items could be game-changers, and demand will spike quickly.
5. Plan Ahead: Choose the Right Pet to Mutate
You don’t need to get every pet to level 100—just pick the ones you really care about. Focus on rare or powerful pets like:
- Moon Cats
- Fenec Fox
- Raccoons
Make sure they’re well-fed and surrounded by XP-boosting pets like Owls, Mice, and Capybaras.
This upcoming Grow a Garden update is shaping up to be one of the biggest so far. The mutation machine, lab upgrades, and new gear system will change how you manage and raise your pets. But with the right preparation—leveling up your favorite pets, gathering heavy ancient seeds, and grinding out dino quests—you’ll be ahead of the curve. Don’t wait until the update is live to get started. Put in the work now, and you’ll be ready to mutate your pets on day one.