The long-awaited Halloween update has arrived in Grow a Garden, bringing spooky seeds, mysterious pets, and some surprisingly deep new mechanics. If you’ve been away from the game for a while, this update is a perfect reason to jump back in. Below is a detailed breakdown of what’s new, how to get the limited-time Seed Spine and Spooky Chests, and whether the new Mummy Pet is really worth chasing.
The Harvest Reaper and the Global Summoning Event
When you log in, you’ll immediately notice the new NPC: The Harvest Reaper. This eerie figure replaces the regular shop during the event, acting as the centerpiece for the Halloween activities. The Reaper offers a summoning challenge that requires specific seasonal resources—such as Poison Apples, Corn Moonlight, and Candy Corn.
The twist is that the summoning event is global, meaning only a limited number of Seed Spines (500 in total) are available across all players. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. If you want to participate, you’ll need to act quickly.
If you don’t have the necessary materials, the game allows you to skip using Robux—but be warned, that can get expensive fast. A better option might be to prepare early, gather event items from farming and trades, or buy grow a garden items from reliable community traders if you’re missing key components.
What’s Inside the Spooky Chests
The event’s main attraction is the Spooky Chest, which drops new themed plants and pets. The full loot table includes:
Ghost Bush – grows floating ghost-like flora
Devil Root – a winged, horned plant with animated pitchforks
Tomb Marmott – a tomb-dwelling creature that digs up graveyard cosmetics
Were Plant – a feral, wolf-like plant that moves and bites
Mummy Pet – the rarest reward, with only a 1% drop rate
One of the highlights of the video was the streamer managing to pull three Mummies within the first 20 chests—an incredible stroke of luck considering the rarity. For most players, though, expect a long grind if you’re trying to build your own mummy army.
The New Pets: Functional but Not Overpowered
Three major pets debut in this update, each with unique mechanics:
Scarab – boosts the growth size of spooky plants within range. This makes it great for players who want to maximize plant scale for aesthetics or leaderboard rankings.
Tomb Marmott – burrows underground every five minutes and rewards players with random Halloween cosmetics when found. It’s an excellent choice for collectors.
Mummy – the rarest pet, but its abilities are a bit underwhelming. It grants minor weight bonuses to other pets and can apply a temporary gold effect to nearby plants if you own a Sarcophagus Cosmetic. However, this mechanic doesn’t activate unless you have the item, which limits its utility for casual players.
If you’re looking for pure gameplay impact, the Scarab and Tomb Marmott are the most practical additions. The Mummy remains a trophy item—great for prestige, but not game-changing.
The Halloween Plants: Visual Flair with Unique Personality
The plants in this update steal the show.
The Ghost Bush produces adorable spectral plants that float above the soil. If grown large enough, players speculate that you could even build inside them—something that could inspire creative builds later on.
The Devil Root is visually striking, featuring small devils that sprout wings and carry tiny pitchforks.
The Were Plant takes the spotlight as a living, moving werewolf-plant hybrid—an impressive animation upgrade that gives your garden an eerie liveliness.
These plants are purely cosmetic but showcase just how far Grow a Garden’s design team has come. They make the grind feel worthwhile for players who care about customization and creativity.
How to Make the Most of the Halloween Update
For returning players, the best approach is to start with the Harvest Reaper questline and gather as many event materials as possible. Even if you miss the Seed Spine, the Spooky Chests alone are worth opening for both pets and grow a garden items.
For new players or those low on currency, consider saving time by trading with others or using legitimate in-game markets like U4GM to buy grow a garden pets and rare items safely. Since some resources are time-gated, managing your play sessions efficiently will make a huge difference.
If your goal is collection and cosmetics, focus on the Tomb Marmott. If you’re chasing meta advantages, experiment with Scarab growth buffs on your best spooky plants.
The Halloween update breathes new life into Grow a Garden. It’s packed with style, creativity, and a mix of grind and luck that perfectly fits the spooky season. While the pets’ usefulness varies, the event items and visuals are among the best the game has released. Whether you’re a veteran returning for nostalgia or a newcomer diving into your first event, now’s the time to explore, experiment, and maybe even build a haunted base out of ghost bushes.
