Alright, so you’ve made it past the starter crops in Grow a Garden—carrots, apples, tomatoes—and now you’re unlocking raspberries. Good choice. They’re fast, flexible, and if you play it smart, they’ll make you way more money than you’d expect from a “mid-tier” crop.
This is a straight-up, no-fluff guide on how to unlock raspberries, grow them properly, mutate them for profit, and stack those mutations for even bigger payoffs.
🌤️Step 1: Unlocking & Planting
Once you’ve progressed a bit in the game, raspberry seeds become available. They’re not starter-tier, but they’re also not locked behind grindy endgame stuff.
How to get raspberry seeds:
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You can buy them at the Seed Shop after unlocking Tier 2 or 3 crops.
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Some events, quests, or seasonal rewards will give you seeds too.
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Or, just trade with another player who grows them regularly.
Planting them is basic stuff:
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Equip the seeds from your hotbar.
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Click on a soil patch.
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Water it manually—or just let your sprinklers do it for you.
They grow pretty fast, so they’re perfect for mutation farming where you’re cycling through grow → mutate → harvest without waiting ages.
✨Step 2: Keeping Them Healthy
You don’t need to babysit raspberries, but if you want good mutations, don’t totally ignore them either.
Here’s what helps:
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Put sprinklers nearby. They keep the soil hydrated and also trigger the Big mutation.
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Use growth boosters (Fertilizer Spray, Miracle Dust, etc.) to speed things up.
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Give your plants some space—don’t pack them in too tight. Mutation chances drop when crops are crowded.
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Don’t pick them too early. Some of the better mutations only show up if you give them time—or they might trigger during weather events.
🌌Step 3: Understanding Mutations
Mutations are where raspberries shine. They’re super mutation-friendly, which means you can get a lot of value from each one if you line things up right.
Here’s a breakdown of the types:
✅ Common Mutations
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Big (1x) – Happens when there’s a sprinkler near the plant. Doesn’t boost value much on its own, but it stacks well.
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Wet (2x) – Triggered by rain. The berries get a shiny look and sell for double.
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Chilled (2x) – Happens during frost weather or if you’ve got a Polar Bear pet nearby.
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Moonlit (2x) – Night event mutation. Using a Night Staff helps trigger it more often.
🟠 Mid-Tier Mutations
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Chocolate (2x) – Chocolate Rain or Chocolate Sprinkler. Doesn’t last long, so pair it with fast-growth tools.
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Pollinated (3x) – Happens during bee swarm events or if you’re using bee pets.
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Bloodlit (4x) – Shows up during a Blood Moon, which is a rare weather event.
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HoneyGlazed (5x) – Comes from a Honey Sprinkler or Bear Bee pet. Looks golden and glowy.
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Heavenly (5x) – Only happens during the Floating Jandel event. Easy to spot—these glow like crazy.
❄️ High-Value: Frozen (10x)
This is a great one to shoot for if you’re learning mutation stacking.
How to get it:
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Let your raspberries get the Wet mutation during rain.
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Then, either wait for frost weather or place a Polar Bear nearby.
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Wet + frost usually = Frozen. It’s 10x value and stacks nicely with other effects.
🔁Step 4: Rare Mutations & Stacking
Now we’re talking serious money. Some of these are hard to get, but worth the effort.
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Golden (20x) – Boost odds with Dragonfly pets, Super Seeds, or high-tier sprinklers.
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Rainbow (50x) – Use Butterfly pets and Premium Sprinklers.
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Shocked (100x) – Happens when lightning hits your raspberry during a thunderstorm. A Lightning Rod helps attract it.
And yep, these can all be stacked together.
Stacking Example:
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Let it rain → triggers Wet.
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Frost weather hits → turns it into Frozen.
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Have a Sprinkler nearby → adds Big.
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Add a Dragonfly → chance for Golden.
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If you’re lucky, a thunderstorm adds Shocked.
Even if you just get Frozen + Golden or Big + Rainbow, that single berry can sell for hundreds of thousands.
💰Step 5: Sell Time
When the berry is fully grown and done mutating, it’s time to cash out.
Go to your Sell Booth, and your earnings are based on:
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How many mutations the crop has
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How rare those mutations are
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Whether it has Big (larger size = more money)
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Any bonuses from events/weather
One well-stacked raspberry can easily out-earn an entire field of basic crops.
🌟 Final Thoughts
Raspberries are honestly underrated. They’re quick, they mutate easily, and you can stack mutations like crazy if you pay attention to weather, tools, and pets. They’re not endgame crops like sunflowers or watermelons, but you can still make a ridiculous amount of money from them.
If you’re trying to learn mutation stacking or just want a fast way to earn coins, raspberries are a solid pick. Get a few cycles going, learn how the weather works, and start playing around with combos.
Who knew one little berry could be worth more than your whole garden?