Weather System Guide
Learn how different weather conditions affect your crops and how to use them to your advantage.
Understanding the Weather
Weather in Grow A Garden is a dynamic system that directly impacts crop growth, mutation chances, and overall strategy. Paying attention to the forecast can be the key to a successful harvest.
Key Weather Effects:
- Boosts or hinders crop growth speed.
- Increases the chance for specific types of mutations.
- Some rare weather events unlock unique possibilities.
- Weather changes periodically, so planning is essential.
All Weather Conditions
Here is a complete list of all weather conditions in the game.
| Weather | Icon | Effect | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny |  |
Standard growth rate. No special effects. | Variable | Common |
| Rain |  |
+10% growth speed for all crops. +5% Juicy mutation chance. | 1-2 hours | Common |
| Thunderstorm |  |
+6% Electric mutation chance. Some crops may get scared. | 40 minutes | Uncommon, mainly in Spring/Summer |
| Heavy Snowfall |  |
+7% Frozen mutation chance. Slows growth of non-winter crops by 5%. | 45 minutes | Winter season only |
| Rainbow |  |
+8% Rainbow mutation chance. | 30 minutes | Rare, random chance |
| Full Moon |  |
+2% Golden mutation, +5% Cosmic mutation chance. | 1 hour | Every 7 game days |
| Solar Eclipse |  |
+5% Cosmic mutation, +2% Prismatic mutation chance. | 20 minutes | Very Rare, special event |
Weather Strategies
Planning Ahead
- Check the weather forecast daily to plan your planting schedule.
- Save mutation-boosting fertilizers for when the right weather appears.
- During bad weather (e.g., snow for summer crops), focus on other tasks like organizing or visiting shops.
Maximizing Mutations
- Align your planting with weather that boosts your target mutation.
- For Rainbow mutations, always have some flowers ready to plant when Rainbow weather appears.
- During a Full Moon or Solar Eclipse, plant your most valuable crops to try for rare mutations.
Weather FAQ
Can I change the weather?
No, players cannot directly control the weather. However, some very rare, high-level tools or event items may allow you to influence it for a short time.
Where can I see the forecast?
The weather forecast is usually available on the TV in your in-game house or by purchasing a Weather Radio from the gear shop.