Complete Beginner Guide
Start your Grow a Garden journey with our comprehensive tutorial. Learn the basics and avoid common mistakes.
Essential First Steps:
- Join the game and claim your starter plot
- Plant your first seeds (start with cheap crops)
- Water regularly and watch for growth stages
- Harvest when ready and sell for profit
Pro Tips:
- Don't spend all money on expensive seeds
- Check weather before planting
- Join a community for better prices
Game Interface
When you first join Grow a Garden, you'll see your garden plot, tools panel, and inventory. The main interface shows your current money, available tools, and garden status.
Basic Controls
Planting:
- • Click to select seeds from inventory
- • Click on empty soil to plant
- • Each plant needs space to grow
Watering:
- • Select watering can from tools
- • Click on plants to water them
- • Water regularly for optimal growth
Crop Types
Fast Crops
Quick growth, low profit. Good for beginners.
Medium Crops
Balanced growth and profit. Best for steady income.
Rare Crops
Slow growth, high profit. Requires experience.
Growth Stages
- Seed: Just planted, needs water
- Sprout: First growth appears
- Growing: Main development phase
- Mature: Ready to harvest
Starting Strategy
As a beginner, focus on crops with low risk and consistent returns. Plant a mix of fast and medium crops to maintain steady cash flow.
Profit Calculation
Profit = (Sell Price × Quantity) - (Seed Cost × Quantity) - Water Cost
Market Timing
- • Sell during high demand periods
- • Check market prices before selling
- • Store crops if prices are low
- • Sell in bulk for better prices
Garden Layout
Optimize your garden layout for maximum efficiency. Group similar crops together and leave space for tools to move around easily.
Weather Effects
Weather affects crop growth and prices. Rain reduces watering needs, while drought increases water requirements. Plan accordingly!
Community Features
Join communities and guilds to access better prices, share resources, and learn from experienced players. Collaboration is key to success.
How do I get more land?
You can expand your garden by purchasing additional plots from the market. Save up money and buy expansions when you can afford them.
What's the best crop for beginners?
Start with fast-growing, low-cost crops like wheat or carrots. They provide quick returns and help you understand the game mechanics without risking much money.
How often should I water my plants?
Check your plants daily. Most crops need water every 1-2 game days. Overwatering can be as bad as underwatering, so find the right balance.