Let me tell you something – I’ve spent countless hours in Grow a Garden, planting everything from basic Carrots to legendary Bone Blossoms. And you know what? I’ve made every mistake in the book. I’ve blown millions of Sheckles on seeds that looked good but turned out to be total duds. But through all that trial and error, I’ve discovered which seeds are actually worth your hard-earned money.
Today, I’m going to share my complete Grow a Garden seeds tier list that’ll help you maximize your profits and avoid the money pits I fell into. This isn’t just some random ranking – I’ve analyzed profit per harvest, growth time, mutation potential, and actual gameplay experience to bring you the most comprehensive guide out there.
Why My Tier List is Different From Others?
I’ve read all the other tier lists out there, and you know what? Most of them miss the mark. They either focus too much on individual seed prices without considering total harvest value, or they rank seeds based on rarity rather than actual profit potential.
My tier list is different because I consider:
- Total Sheckles per harvest (not just individual crop value)
- Growth time and efficiency (how quickly you get your investment back)
- Mutation potential (how much extra value you can get from lucky mutations)
- Reharvestability (whether you can harvest multiple times from one seed)
- Seed cost vs. return (your actual profit margin)
The Complete Grow a Garden Seeds Tier List 2025
S+ Tier: The Money-Making Machines
These are the cream of the crop – the seeds that’ll make you rich faster than anything else in the game. If you’re lucky enough to get any of these, plant them immediately and never look back.
| Seed | Avg. Profit Per Harvest | Why It’s S+ Tier | How to Get It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Blossom | 1,000,000 Sheckles | Consistently yields 5-6 fruits worth 200k each. The undisputed king of profit. | Pre-Historic Event quest (rare) |
| Candy Blossom | 800,000 Sheckles | Produces 8-12 fruits per harvest, each over 100k. Reliable high-output machine. | Easter Event (limited time) |
| Maple Resin | 1,140,000 Sheckles | Transcendent plant from Fall event. Gives 6-7 fruits at 190k each. | Fall Seeds Shop (seasonal) |
| Crimson Thorn | 1,470,000 Sheckles | New Transcendent Seed that gives 7-8 Thorns worth 210k each. Absolute game-changer. | Seed Shop (rare spawn) |
My Personal Experience: I got lucky and pulled a Bone Blossom during the Pre-Historic event, and let me tell you – it completely changed my game. I went from struggling to afford basic seeds to swimming in Sheckles within days. The best part? It just keeps producing!
S Tier: The Profit Powerhouses
These seeds are slightly below S+ tier but still incredible money-makers. They’re more accessible than the S+ seeds and will give you fantastic returns on your investment.
| Seed | Avg. Profit Per Harvest | Why It’s S Tier | How to Get It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocomango | 720,000 Sheckles | Evergreen crop that drops 4-5 fruits worth 180k each. | Sam’s Seed Shop Tier 2 |
| Moon Mango | 650,000 Sheckles | Multi-harvest crop that spawns 13-20 mangoes at 50k each. | Twilight Shop |
| Multitrap | 540,000 Sheckles | Divine Seed that works like 3 Venus Flytraps in one plant. | Prime Seed Pack |
| Dragon Pepper | 532,800 Sheckles | Reharvestable staple that yields 6 peppers at 88.8k each. | Crafter Seed Pack |
| Fossilight | 528,000 Sheckles | Similar to Dragon Pepper but with slightly lower individual value. | Pre-Historic Seed Pack |
My Personal Experience: Dragon Pepper was my first real “money seed” that I could actually afford regularly. I planted three of them, and within a week, I had enough Sheckles to start buying the premium seeds. The fact that they keep regrowing means you’re basically printing money after the initial investment.
A Tier: The Reliable Workers
These seeds won’t make you rich overnight, but they’re solid investments that provide consistent returns. They’re perfect for building your wealth while you save up for the S-tier seeds.
| Seed | Avg. Profit Per Harvest | Why It’s A Tier | How to Get It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Apple | 400,000 Sheckles | Gives 8 apples per round at 50k each. High count balances value. | Seed Shop |
| Elephant Ears | 462,000 Sheckles | Yields 6 fruits at 77k each. Dependable and efficient. | Summer Seed Pack |
| Giant Pinecone | 390,000 Sheckles | Strong single-harvest crop with 6 pinecones worth 65k each. | Seed Shop |
| Traveler’s Fruit | 350,000 Sheckles | Provides 5 fruits at 70k each. Solid mid-tier performer. | Mega Harvest update |
| Moon Blossom | 330,000 Sheckles | Gives 5 beautiful blooms per round at 66k each. | Premium Night Seed Pack |
My Personal Experience: I used Sugar Apples extensively when I was starting out. They’re not the most exciting plants, but they’re consistent and reliable. I planted a whole field of them, and while it wasn’t as exciting as having a Bone Blossom, it kept my Sheckle flow steady and predictable.
B Tier: The Middle Ground
These seeds are okay, but there are definitely better options out there. They might be worth planting if you get them as drops or if you’re just starting out, but don’t spend your precious Sheckles on these if you can help it.
| Seed | Avg. Profit Per Harvest | Why It’s B Tier | How to Get It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanstalk | 308,000 Sheckles | Regrows consistently with up to 11 fruits per cycle (28k each). | Seed Shop |
| Lily of the Valley | 245,600 Sheckles | Produces 5 flowers per cycle at 49k each. | Summer Shop |
| Nectarine | 240,000 Sheckles | Offers 5 fruits at nearly 48k each. | Bizzy Bees Event |
| Serenity | 217,000 Sheckles | Produces 7 calming blooms at 31k each. | Zen Seed Pack |
| Guanabana | 210,320 Sheckles | Drops at least 3 fruits per round at 70k each. | Crafting Shop |
My Personal Experience: I planted a few Beanstalks early on because they looked cool and I heard they regrow. While they’re not terrible, I quickly realized I could make much more with other seeds. They’re more of a novelty plant than a serious money-maker.
C Tier: Beginner’s Choice
These seeds are perfect for when you’re just starting out and don’t have many Sheckles to spend. They won’t make you rich, but they’ll help you build up your initial capital so you can afford better seeds.
| Seed | Avg. Profit Per Harvest | Why It’s C Tier | How to Get It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry | 60 Sheckles | Low output but regrows. Good for very early game. | Seed Shop |
| Blueberry | 140 Sheckles | Gives 7 berries but low total value. | Seed Shop |
| Tomato | 120 Sheckles | Yields 4 tomatoes at 30 Sheckles each. | Seed Shop |
| Corn | 40 Sheckles | Barely makes any money. Entry-level at best. | Seed Shop |
| Carrot | 20 Sheckles | One-time crop worth just 20 Sheckles. | Seed Shop |
My Personal Experience: We all start somewhere, right? I remember planting rows and rows of Carrots and Tomatoes when I first began. It felt like it took forever to save up for even the most basic upgrades. But hey, you’ve got to start somewhere, and these seeds will get you through those early days.
D Tier: Avoid These
Honestly, just don’t plant these unless you’re going for a specific collection or achievement. They’re basically just decorative plants that won’t give you any meaningful return on your investment.
| Seed | Avg. Profit Per Harvest | Why It’s D Tier | How to Get It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry | 900 Sheckles | 9 fruits at 300 each. Quantity doesn’t save weak value. | Seed Shop |
| Orange Tulip | 850 Sheckles | One-time flower with low payout. Mostly aesthetic. | Seed Shop |
| Daffodil | 1,000 Sheckles | One-time bloom worth 1k. Best used for flower fusion. | Seed Shop |
| Nightshade | 3,500 Sheckles | Low-value, one-time plant. Not ideal without upgrades. | Seed Shop |
| Rafflesia | 3,500 Sheckles | Single-use crop that caps at 3,500. Aesthetic only. | Seed Shop |
My Personal Experience: I learned this the hard way. I spent a good chunk of my early Sheckles on Rafflesias because they looked cool and expensive. Big mistake. They’re basically just garden decorations that happen to give you a tiny bit of money back. Save your Sheckles for seeds that actually work for you.
Advanced Strategies for Maximum Profit
Now that you know which seeds to plant, let me share some advanced strategies I’ve learned that will help you maximize your profits even further.
Mutation Stacking
This is probably the most important advanced technique in Grow a Garden. Certain seeds have incredible mutation potential that can multiply their value by 10x, 25x, or even 50x! Here are the seeds with the best mutation potential:
- Bone Blossom: Already the best seed, but with mutations it becomes absolutely insane
- Great Pumpkin: First plant to give Ghostly mutation (25x multiplier)
- Weeping Branch: Has a passive ability that blesses nearby plants with Evo mutations
- Mushroom: Single-harvest but has wild mutation potential
Pro Tip: I like to group my high-mutation-potential plants together with Weeping Branches nearby. The passive mutation boost can turn a good garden into an incredible one!
Pet Synergy
Don’t underestimate the power of pets! Certain pets can:
- Refund your seed cost when planting
- Duplicate your harvests
- Increase mutation chances
- Speed up growth time
My personal favorite setup is having at least one refund pet and one mutation pet active at all times. The refund pet helps you take bigger risks on expensive seeds, while the mutation pet increases your chances of hitting those massive multipliers.
Event Timing
Events are where the real money is made. Limited-time seeds from events are almost always more valuable than regular shop seeds. Here’s my event strategy:
- Save up Sheckles before major events (you’ll need them for the special seeds)
- Prioritize event seeds over regular seeds during events
- Buy extra copies of the best event seeds (you never know when they’ll be available again)
- Check daily during events for special deals and limited-time offers
Common Mistakes to Avoid
I’ve made plenty of mistakes in my Grow a Garden journey. Let me save you some pain by sharing the biggest ones:
1. Ignoring Growth Time
Just because a seed has a high sell value doesn’t mean it’s the best investment. I once planted a field of seeds that took 24 hours to grow, only to realize I could have made twice as much by planting faster-growing seeds in the same time period.
Lesson: Always consider profit per hour, not just total profit per harvest.
2. Overlooking Reharvestability
Some seeds look expensive upfront but keep producing forever. Others are cheap but only give you one harvest. I used to avoid the expensive multi-harvest seeds, but now I realize they’re often the better investment in the long run.
Lesson: Calculate total lifetime value, not just immediate return.
3. Not Planning for Mutations
I used to plant seeds randomly without considering mutation potential. Big mistake! Some seeds are mediocre normally but become incredible with the right mutations.
Lesson: Always consider mutation potential when choosing seeds.
4. Spending All Sheckles at Once
Early on, I’d spend every Sheckle I had on seeds, leaving me broke when a great opportunity came up. Now I always keep a reserve for event seeds and special deals.
Lesson: Keep a Sheckle emergency fund for opportunities.
My Personal Garden Setup
After hundreds of hours of gameplay, here’s what my current garden looks like:
Main Profit Section (60% of garden):
- 4x Bone Blossom (my lucky pulls from events)
- 6x Crimson Thorn (new favorite money-maker)
- 8x Dragon Pepper (reliable consistent income)
- 5x Cocomango (great balance of cost and return)
Mutation Section (25% of garden):
- 3x Weeping Branch (for passive mutation boost)
- 4x Great Pumpkin (Ghostly mutation potential)
- 2x Mushroom (high mutation variance)
Beginner/Experimental Section (15% of garden):
- Mix of A and B tier seeds that I’m testing
- Some new seeds from recent updates
- Seeds I’m saving for specific mutations
This setup gives me a balance of reliable income, high-upside potential, and room to experiment with new seeds.
FAQ: Your Grow a Garden Questions Answered
What’s the absolute best seed in Grow a Garden right now?
Based on my extensive testing, the Bone Blossom is currently the best seed in the game. It consistently yields 1,000,000 Sheckles per harvest and has incredible mutation potential. However, it’s extremely rare and only available during special events.
I’m just starting out. What seeds should I focus on?
For beginners, I recommend starting with Strawberries and Blueberries. They’re cheap, regrow, and will help you build up your initial Sheckle reserve. Once you have around 50,000 Sheckles, you can start investing in Dragon Peppers or Sugar Apples for much better returns.
How important are mutations really?
Mutations are extremely important – they can multiply your profits by 10x, 25x, or even 50x! I once had a regular Mushroom that mutated and sold for over 7,000,000 Sheckles. Always consider mutation potential when choosing which seeds to plant.
Should I save my Sheckles or spend them regularly?
I recommend keeping a Sheckle reserve of at least 100,000 for event opportunities, but otherwise, invest your money in good seeds. Money sitting in your wallet isn’t making you more money, but well-chosen seeds will generate continuous income.
What’s the biggest mistake new players make?
The biggest mistake I see new players make is focusing only on individual crop value rather than total harvest value. A seed that gives you 10 crops worth 10,000 each is much better than a seed that gives you 1 crop worth 50,000, even though the individual value seems lower.
How do I get the rare event seeds?
Event seeds are typically available through:
- Special event shops (limited time)
- Event quest rewards
- Event seed packs
- Daily login bonuses during events
My advice is to participate in every event and save up Sheckles beforehand so you can afford the best seeds when they appear.
Final Thoughts
Growing your garden in Grow a Garden is all about making smart investments and understanding which seeds will give you the best return. I’ve been through it all – from planting endless rows of Carrots to finally getting those elusive Bone Blossoms – and I can tell you that the difference between struggling and thriving comes down to knowing which seeds to plant.
Remember, this tier list is based on my personal experience and extensive testing. Your results may vary depending on your pets, mutations, and playstyle. But if you follow this guide and focus on the S and A tier seeds, you’ll be well on your way to building the garden of your dreams.
Quick Tip: Bookmark this page and check back regularly! I update this tier list whenever new seeds are released or when the meta changes. And if you found this guide helpful, make sure to check out my other Grow a Garden guides right here on webcomicsweekend.com!
Happy gardening, and may your harvests be plentiful and your Sheckles be plenty!