Want to know how to evolve plants in Grow a Garden on Roblox? The Seed Stages update introduced a powerful new evolution system that lets you upgrade special plants through multiple stages—boosting their growth, size, and value.
In this complete Grow a Garden EVOLVE PLANTS Guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to get Stage 1 Evo seeds, how the evolution process works, what gear and tools to use, and how to maximize profits with Stage 4 plants. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to master the new seed mechanics, this guide has everything you need to know.
Grow a Garden EVOLVE PLANTS Guide – Time & Rewards by Stage
Evolving is a three‑turn‑in loop that takes a special “Evo” seed from Stage 1 → Stage 2 → Stage 3 → Stage 4 (max).
Each turn‑in gives you:
The next‑stage Evo seed, and
A random reward roll (examples shown in videos: Event Lanterns, Pet Leads, packs/eggs at the final turn‑in pool).
Once a plant reaches Stage 4, it’s maxed. You cannot submit it again; use it as an income plant.
Where to Start
Talk to the new NPC (the evolve vendor).
Choose “Show me Stage 1 seeds.”
Pick from the only four seeds that can evolve:
- Evo Beetroot
- Evo Blueberry
- Evo Pumpkin
- Evo Mushroom
Important: You cannot evolve regular seeds. Only these four “Evo” variants progress.
The Core Loop (All Stages Work the Same)
Plant your Evo seed in your garden.
Tend it to improve speed and size:
- Use Watering Can (affects Growth Speed and Size Boost stats shown on the seed).
- Place Sprinklers (help growth and increase Size Boost Chance when fruit is ready).
- Feed with food items to push size (as shown in the video demo).
- Use gear where relevant (the NPC says “use gear to speed growth”).
Harvest when it’s fully grown.
Return to the NPC → Evolve/Submit:
- Stage 1 → 2: submit your Evo 1 plant → receive Evo 2 + random rewards.
- Stage 2 → 3: submit Evo 2 → receive Evo 3 + random rewards.
- Stage 3 → 4: submit Evo 3 → receive Evo 4 (max) + final‑pool rewards (this is where packs/eggs can appear).
Re‑plant the new stage seed and repeat until Stage 4.
The video example showed a Stage 2 seed with a timer around 1 hour 30 minutes. Higher stages take longer by design.
Understanding the Two Key Stats
When you hold the Watering Can and inspect the planted seed you’ll see:
Growth Speed: Multiplier for how quickly the plant grows.
Raised by watering, sprinklers, and certain gear.
Size Boost / Size Boost Chance: Affects the size outcome and the extra “boost” chance at fruiting.
- Sprinklers raise the chance at the end of growth.
- Bigger size ⇒ higher sell value at the end, and better for pushing power into the next submission.
If these look “stuck,” it can be a temporary server quirk; place/re‑place sprinklers or rejoin a fresh server.
Mutations: What Carries Over
The NPC notes “mutations have a chance to carry over when you submit.”
Practically: build helpful mutations while growing; some of that value can follow into the next stage.
Don’t count on every mutation carrying—treat it as a bonus, not guaranteed.
Time & Rewards by Stage (What to Expect)
| Stage | You Submit | You Receive | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 → 2 | Evo 1 fully grown | Evo 2 + random reward | Early, fast cycle. Good warm‑up. |
| 2 → 3 | Evo 2 fully grown | Evo 3 + random reward | Timers lengthen. Keep sprinklers down. |
| 3 → 4 | Evo 3 fully grown | Evo 4 (Max) + better reward pool | This pool can include Gardener Seed Pack, Jungle Egg, etc. |
| 4 | Maxed | No turn‑in | Use as a money plant only. |
Reward examples seen across videos: Event Lanterns, Pet Leads, packs/eggs, and utility items. The exact item is random per turn‑in.