A major update is coming to Grow a Garden in Roblox, and it could be one of the most rewarding yet. The Cooking Update drops this Saturday, and if you prepare the right way, you could walk away with more shekels, gear, and valuable items than ever before. Here’s a full guide on what to do before it arrives.
1. Start Stacking Shekels Early
Your top priority should be farming shekels. While you probably only need a few billion to buy most things, collecting as much as possible will give you an edge. There could be new gear, seeds, and upgrades — and prices aren’t confirmed yet. Make use of mutation farming with plants like bone blossoms, horn dino shrooms, and moon melons to build wealth fast.
2. Don’t Clean Your Garden – Yet
Usually, cleaning up your garden before events is smart. This time, don’t. We don’t know what will be required for cooking — old crops or new ones — so leave everything as is. You might already be growing what you need.
3. Use Both Garden Slots
If you have two garden slots, put them to use. Keep one full of your current valuable crops and prep the other for the event. Haven’t unlocked both slots yet? Make that a priority. You’ll likely need the extra space.
4. Stockpile Basic Seeds
Get ahead by collecting basic crops like:
- Carrots (probably needed for soups/stews)
- Strawberries and blueberries (likely for desserts)
- Tomatoes, corn, wild carrots, and taro flowers
Collect them every few minutes while they’re in stock. You’ll thank yourself later.
5. Use the Official Discord & Stock Notifier
Stay informed using the official Grow a Garden Discord. You can join by typing “grow a garden” into the Discord invite. Once inside, head to the stock notifier section and set alerts for specific seeds, weather, or gear. That way, you don’t have to be in the game 24/7 to grab rare items.
6. Create Alts for Storage and Farming
Running out of space? Make alt accounts. You can use them to:
- Store extra pets
- Level up stubborn pets that won’t mutate right
- Grow extra crops
- Potentially gather gear (if it becomes tradable in future updates)
Even if you can’t use them all at once, alt accounts are a great backup for storage and farming.
7. Get the Right Pets Before the Event
Cooking is all about fruits and vegetables, so the right pets will help you gain the upper hand. Here are the categories to focus on:
- Size Boosters: Great for events where bigger fruits might matter. (e.g. Tropical Lover, Blood Hedgehog)
- Growth Boosters: Speed up plant growth. (e.g. Cow, Echo Frog, Triceratops)
- Mutation Helpers: Could matter if mutated crops are needed.
- Harvest Boosters: Pets like the Red Giant Ant or Stegosaurus can increase your crop yields, especially for fruits.
The Cooking Update has the potential to shake up the entire Grow a Garden. By preparing now — farming shekels, gathering seeds, using both gardens, and choosing the right pets — you’ll be more than ready to take advantage of whatever comes next. Be smart, stay ready, and check in when the update hits. More tips will be shared once the event drops, so keep your eyes on the community.