Weather
Weather affects crop growth, mutations, and garden conditions in Grow A Garden 2.
Overview
Weather is a dynamic system in Grow A Garden 2 that affects crop growth rates, mutations, and garden conditions. Weather changes automatically and can trigger special mutations on crops.
Understanding weather patterns helps maximize profits by harvesting during optimal conditions or preparing for challenging events.
Day & Night Cycle
The game runs a continuous day-night cycle. Weather events occur within the daytime phase:
- Day: ~8 minutes 50 seconds — normal visibility, weather events can occur
- Sunset: ~40 seconds — transition phase between day and night
- Night: ~4 minutes — reduced visibility, stealing is active
- Fruit Decay: Harvested fruit left in the world loses 80% of its value over time if not sold
The Owl pet improves night vision distance, making it easier to navigate and protect your garden after dark.
Weather Types
Weather events occur during daytime and each lasts a fixed duration. Some grant mutations to crops grown during them.
| Weather | Duration | Effect | Mutation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | ~8m 50s | Standard growth, no special effects. | — |
| Rain | ~5m | Crops grow at 2× speed. Dead crops are revived. Acts as free watering. | — |
| Lightning | ~5m | Lightning strikes may hit crops, granting the Electric mutation. | Electric (80×) |
| Rainbow | ~2m | All players receive a temporary Rainbow Carpet to fly around the map. | — |
| Snowfall | ~2m 30s | Snow falls across the map. Crops have a chance to gain the Frozen mutation. | Frozen (5×) |
| Starfall | ~2m | Stars rain down from the sky. Crops can receive the Starstruck mutation. | Starstruck |
Weather Mutations
Certain weather events can apply special mutations to crops, multiplying their sell value:
Frozen (Snowfall)
Crops grown during Snowfall have a chance to become Frozen. Adds a 5× value multiplier. Duration: ~2m 30s.
Electric (Lightning)
Crops struck by lightning during a Lightning storm gain the Electric mutation — the highest weather multiplier at 80×. Duration: ~5m.
Starstruck (Starfall)
Crops grown during Starfall can receive the Starstruck mutation. Exact multiplier value is still being documented. Duration: ~2m.
Special Event Weathers
Rare event weathers occur during the night phase. Each lasts approximately 2 minutes:
| Event | Effect | Mutation |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Moon | Red moon rises. Crops gain the Bloodlit mutation. Stealing mechanics may be enhanced. | Bloodlit |
| Gold Moon (Midas Moon) | A Gold Seed spawns on the map. The first player to grab it becomes Midas — any fruit they steal turns Gold. | Gold (15×) |
| Rainbow Moon | A rare night event. Full effects are still being documented. | TBA |
Tips & Strategy
- Stay during Lightning: The Electric mutation gives an 80× multiplier — the highest of any weather event
- Don't sell during Rain: Let crops grow to full size at 2× speed before harvesting
- Watch for Starfall: A newly added event that can apply the Starstruck mutation
- Grab the Gold Seed fast: During Gold Moon, the first player to find the Gold Seed becomes Midas
- Stack mutations: Weather mutations combine with other mutations (e.g. Gold + Electric) for massive sell values