How to Get the Corrupt Mutation in Grow a Garden

The Corrupted update in Grow a Garden introduced a powerful new mutation called Corrupt, which significantly boosts your garden’s output. This mutation only becomes available under specific conditions tied to the Corrupted Zen event. If you’re looking to make the most of the x20 multiplier and grow high-value crops fast, here’s what you need to know. Also check out our Grow a Garden Codes for more redeemable rewards and more tier list of animals in the game!

What Is the Corrupt Mutation?

The Corrupt mutation is a special state your plants can enter that gives them a massive 20x multiplier. This mutation is only accessible during the limited-time Corrupted Zen event and under certain in-game conditions. Unlike other mutations, it requires more than just planting and watering—it depends on specific weather events, pets, and upgrades.

How to Tell if You Have a Corrupt Plant

When a plant is affected by the Corrupt mutation, it’ll show clear visual cues:

• Red square-shaped particles floating around the plant
• Small red lightning bolts zapping off the crop
• You might also see red energy balls flying from the event hub to your plot—these show which plants are about to mutate

This makes it easy to identify affected plants and plan your farming routes accordingly.

How to Trigger the Corrupt Mutation

Here are the three main ways you can get plants with the Corrupt mutation in your garden:

1. Corrupted Aura Weather

• This weather event only appears during the first 10 minutes of each hour.
• When it activates, the sky turns red, and a special icon shows up at the bottom-right corner of your screen.
• During this time, plants have a higher chance of mutating into the Corrupt version, especially if paired with the right setup.

2. Leveling the Corrupt Channeler

• Inside the event hub, you’ll find the Corrupt Channeler NPC.
• Each time you level up their mutation tree, you gain a higher chance of getting Corrupt mutations.
• At the end of every hour, your current level is applied, and plants in your garden may transform based on that power.

3. Using the Corrupt Kodama Pet

• Equipping the Corrupt Kodama pet gives you a chance to mutate plants from Zen Seed Packs into Corrupt ones upon harvest.
• This effect is passive but stacks nicely with the weather and Channeler methods.

So, Log in near the top of each hour to catch the Corrupted Aura in Grow a Garden. Focus on leveling the Corrupt Channeler NPC to improve your mutation rate. Get and equip the Corrupt Kodama pet for ongoing passive boosts. Keep an eye on the event hub and your plot for visual indicators of mutation. Stack these methods for the best results—ideally, during the Corrupted Aura time slot. Take advantage of this limited event while it lasts. With a x20 multiplier on mutated plants, your resource gain will skyrocket if you manage your time and garden setup right.