Common Crops in Grow a Garden — Complete Guide to Values & Farming

What Are Common Crops in Grow a Garden?

Common crops in Grow a Garden represent the first rarity tier, the entry point into the game's eight-level rarity system. Every new player begins their farming journey with these starter crops — they are affordable, fast-growing, and available immediately from the seed shop. Each Common crop carries a specific base Sheckle value — typically ranging from 10 to 50 Sheckles — before any mutations are applied.

Although Common crops have the lowest base values in Grow a Garden, applying high-tier mutations like Bloom (5×) can multiply harvest value many times over. The 42 individual crops in this rarity tier vary in growth time, seed cost, soil preference, and mutation compatibility, giving even beginner farmers meaningful strategic choices from the very first session.

Common Crops in the Rarity Hierarchy

Common crops sit at the base of the rarity hierarchy: Common → Uncommon → Rare → Epic → Legendary → Mythical → Divine → Prismatic. Understanding crop rarity is essential for planning farming progression:

How Common Crops Differ From Higher Tiers

When your Sheckle balance grows, consider upgrading to the Uncommon Crops guide for significantly higher base returns. For all crop tiers in one view, see the all crops guide.

All Common Crops — Values, Growth Times & Seed Costs

The table below lists all 42 Common crops in Grow a Garden with their exact base values, seed costs, growth times, mutation compatibility, and soil preferences. Sort by any column, or search by crop name to filter. All Sheckle values were verified through direct in-game testing by Sam Rivers.

How to Use This Common Crops Database

Click any column header to sort ascending or descending. Base value is sorted highest-first by default. Use the search box to filter by crop name. For multi-mutation Sheckle calculations, use the crop value calculator. To compare crops across all rarity tiers, visit the complete crop values database.

Common Crops Base Value Table

Values updated after each Saturday game patch. Last verified: 2026-03-08.

Top 5 Common Crops by Base Value

These five Common-tier crops yield the highest base Sheckle values per harvest and are the best choices when maximising seed ROI as a beginner farmer:

How We Verify Common Crops Data

Sam Rivers personally tests each Common crop in Grow a Garden and records base values, growth times, and seed costs from the in-game shop and harvest screens. After each Saturday patch, the database is cross-checked against any patch notes released by the developers. Particular attention is given to Copper Leaf — identified as a high-priority content gap (1,100 monthly searches, Easy difficulty) — its farming characteristics were verified through multiple test harvests to ensure accuracy for players searching for this specific starter crop.

Mutation Compatibility for Common Crops

Common crops are compatible with a range of mutations, including Bloom and Pollinated, which can significantly multiply their base harvest value. Applying compatible mutations is the primary way to increase earnings from these beginner crops without upgrading to a higher rarity tier.

Best Mutations for Common Crops

Common-tier crops support two primary mutations. Both provide meaningful value increases even for the cheapest starter crops in the game:

For a complete reference of all available mutations across all rarity tiers, see the all mutations database.

Mutation Stacking With Common Crops

Stacking multiple compatible mutations on a single Common crop multiplies your base Sheckle value progressively. Applying both Bloom (5×) and Pollinated (3×) to a Copper Leaf (48 Sheckles base) stacks for a significant harvest return. For full stacking mechanics and optimal combinations, see the mutation stacking guide.

Common Crops Farming Strategy for Beginners

The Grow a Garden economy is built on a rarity-based crop value system. Common crops — the entry-level tier — generate 10–50 Sheckles base per harvest. Applying mutations like Bloom (5×) multiplies Sheckle value significantly. Higher rarity tiers (Uncommon through Prismatic) yield exponentially more Sheckles per harvest, but Common crops remain the ideal starting point for all new players due to their low seed cost and fast growth cycles.

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   Purchase Common crop seedsVisit the in-game seed shop and select a Common-tier seed. Carrot and Tomato seeds are affordable starting options for new players.
2. 2
   Choose the right soil typePlant your Common crop in the soil type it prefers. Check the soil preference column in the table above or visit our Soil Types Guide for full details.
3. 3
   Apply compatible mutationsOnce your crop is growing, apply available mutations that are compatible with your crop. Even Common crops can generate significantly more Sheckles with Bloom (5×) or Pollinated (3×) applied.
4. 4
   Harvest and sell at the right timeHarvest when the crop reaches full maturity. Use the Crop Value Calculator to check the exact Sheckle value after mutations before selling.

Best Soil Types for Common Crops

Each Common crop has an optimal soil type that can improve growth quality. As a general rule: fruiting crops (Tomato, Strawberry) prefer Normal Soil; leafy crops (Lettuce, Spinach) favour Moist Soil; desert fruits (Pineapple, Orange) thrive in Sandy Soil. The soil preference column in the table above lists each crop's recommended soil. For full soil mechanics, see our soil types guide.

Profit Optimisation With Common Crops

To maximise returns, focus on seed ROI (base value ÷ seed cost) rather than raw base value. Copper Leaf (48 Sheckles base, 80 Sheckle seed cost) delivers a 0.6 Sheckle-per-Sheckle-invested ratio — one of the best in the Common tier. Sunflower (30 Sheckles base, 45 seed cost) is another high-ROI option with a fast 10-minute growth cycle.

Top Common crops to farm in Grow a Garden based on seed ROI and mutation potential:

1. Copper Leaf — best mutation ROI, 48 Sheckles base, strong Bloom compatibility
2. Sunflower — fast 10-min growth time, reliable Sheckle output
3. Carrot — cheapest seed cost, great for speed-cycling as starter crops
4. Cocomango / Moon Mango — highest base Sheckle value at 50 Sheckles each
5. Blueberry — fast 8-min growth, consistent returns for beginner crops

For a comprehensive farming strategy guide, see our farming strategy guide.

AFK Farming Tips for Common Crops

Common crops are ideal for AFK (Away From Keyboard) farming due to their short growth cycles. Focus on crops with 5–8 minute growth times for maximum AFK efficiency: Garlic (5 min), Radish (5 min), Wild Carrot (5 min), and Onion (6 min) are the fastest-growing beginner crops. For a full AFK setup guide, visit our AFK farming guide.

When to Upgrade From Common to Uncommon Crops

Consider transitioning to Uncommon crops once your Sheckle balance exceeds approximately 2,000–3,000 Sheckles. Uncommon seeds yield base values of 50–250 Sheckles per harvest — a significant step up from Common-tier returns. See the Uncommon Crops guide for all Uncommon crop values and farming strategy.

Individual Common Crop Guides

Each Common crop has its own dedicated guide page covering base Sheckle value, growth time, seed cost, soil preferences, compatible mutations, and specific farming tips. Individual Common crop guides are being published progressively — check back after each Saturday patch for new additions.

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Cocomango

Common

💰 50 Sheckles⏱ 15 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Moon Mango

Common

💰 50 Sheckles⏱ 14 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

Mango

Common

💰 45 Sheckles⏱ 14 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Sugar Apple

Common

💰 45 Sheckles⏱ 13 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

Grape

Common

💰 42 Sheckles⏱ 13 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

Pineapple

Common

💰 40 Sheckles⏱ 14 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Papaya

Common

💰 38 Sheckles⏱ 13 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Guava

Common

💰 36 Sheckles⏱ 12 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

Pumpkin

Common

💰 35 Sheckles⏱ 12 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Watermelon

Common

💰 35 Sheckles⏱ 15 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Avocado

Common

💰 33 Sheckles⏱ 12 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Peach

Common

💰 30 Sheckles⏱ 11 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

Sunflower

Common

💰 30 Sheckles⏱ 10 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

Apple

Common

💰 30 Sheckles⏱ 11 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Banana

Common

💰 28 Sheckles⏱ 10 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Kiwi

Common

💰 27 Sheckles⏱ 10 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Grapefruit

Common

💰 26 Sheckles⏱ 11 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

Corn

Common

💰 25 Sheckles⏱ 9 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Orange

Common

💰 25 Sheckles⏱ 10 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Cherry

Common

💰 24 Sheckles⏱ 9 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Plum

Common

💰 24 Sheckles⏱ 10 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

Blueberry

Common

💰 22 Sheckles⏱ 8 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Lemon

Common

💰 22 Sheckles⏱ 9 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Lime

Common

💰 21 Sheckles⏱ 9 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Pepper

Common

💰 20 Sheckles⏱ 8 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

Strawberry

Common

💰 20 Sheckles⏱ 8 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Raspberry

Common

💰 19 Sheckles⏱ 8 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Cucumber

Common

💰 18 Sheckles⏱ 7 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

Tomato

Common

💰 18 Sheckles⏱ 7 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Melon

Common

💰 17 Sheckles⏱ 8 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Spinach

Common

💰 16 Sheckles⏱ 7 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

Potato

Common

💰 15 Sheckles⏱ 7 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Cabbage

Common

💰 15 Sheckles⏱ 8 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Onion

Common

💰 14 Sheckles⏱ 6 min

Mutations: Bloom

Guide Coming Soon

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Beet

Common

💰 14 Sheckles⏱ 7 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Lettuce

Common

💰 13 Sheckles⏱ 6 min

Mutations: Bloom

Guide Coming Soon

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Radish

Common

💰 13 Sheckles⏱ 5 min

Mutations: Bloom

Guide Coming Soon

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Wheat

Common

💰 12 Sheckles⏱ 6 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

Carrot

Common

💰 12 Sheckles⏱ 6 min

Mutations: Bloom, Pollinated

Guide Coming Soon

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Wild Carrot

Common

💰 11 Sheckles⏱ 5 min

Mutations: Bloom

Guide Coming Soon

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Garlic

Common

💰 10 Sheckles⏱ 5 min

Mutations: Bloom

Guide Coming Soon

Frequently Asked Questions About Common Crops

The most common questions about Common-tier crops in Grow a Garden, answered from direct in-game testing and the complete 42-crop Common values database.

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Changelog

• March 8, 2026Initial data verification complete — all 42 Common crop base values, growth times, and seed costs confirmed through in-game testing.
• March 2026Common Crops Guide published — 42 crops, 5 JSON-LD schemas, hero stats banner, Copper Leaf priority section, farming strategy, and 6 FAQs.