Pestilent Mutation
x8 multiplier mutation in Grow a Garden
Quick Answer
The Pestilent mutation gives a crop a x8 multiplier on its sell value. It is triggered by: Can be applied by the Hex Serpent pet after devouring five single-harvest crops in the Hex Square cosmetic.
Pestilent Stats
About Pestilent
Pestilent is a mutation in Grow a Garden that multiplies a crop's sell price by x8. Mutations are the single biggest factor in crop value — a base-value crop can sell for many times more once valuable mutations are applied. Pestilent is applied automatically when its trigger condition is met while the crop is growing or harvested.
Because multipliers stack, the most profitable setups combine several mutations on the same high-value crop.
How to get Pestilent mutation
can be applied by the Hex Serpent pet after devouring five single-harvest crops in the Hex Square cosmetic. When that condition is active and a crop is affected, it gains the Pestilent mutation and its x8 multiplier on every harvest.
Best crops for the Pestilent mutation
The Pestilentmutation multiplies a crop's sell value, so it pays off most on high-value crops. These are the most valuable crops in Grow a Garden to stack it on:
Value example
A crop with a base value of ¢1,000 that gains the Pestilent mutation sells for about ¢8,000 (before weight and any other mutations are applied). On a high-value crop the difference is multiplied many times over.
Pestilent multiplier explained
The Pestilent mutation applies a x8multiplier to the crop's sell value. This number multiplies with any other mutations on the same crop — so if a crop also carries other mutations, their multipliers combine. Higher base-value crops benefit the most, since the multiplier scales off the final value.
Pestilent FAQ
What is the Pestilent mutation in Grow a Garden?
Pestilent is a mutation in Grow a Garden that multiplies a crop's sell value by x8. It is applied to a crop when the triggering condition is met and stays on that crop's harvests.
How to get Pestilent mutation?
To get the Pestilent mutation, can be applied by the Hex Serpent pet after devouring five single-harvest crops in the Hex Square cosmetic. Meet that condition while the crop is planted and it will gain the Pestilent mutation.
What is the Pestilent multiplier?
The Pestilent mutation applies a x8 multiplier to the affected crop's sell value. This multiplier stacks with other mutations on the same crop.
Can Pestilent stack with other mutations?
Yes. A single crop can carry several mutations at once, and their multipliers multiply together. Combining Pestilent with other high-value mutations is how players push a crop's sell price far above its base value.
Related mutations (by multiplier)
| Mutation | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Fried | x8 |
| Amber | x10 |
| Cloudtouched | x5 |
| HoneyGlazed | x5 |
| Drenched | x5 |
| Tempestuous | x12 |