Grow a Garden
Wilted Mutation Guide - Grow a Garden
By Paquito Jr Conde | October 22, 2025
Overview
Wilted is a mutation that changes a crop’s look and boosts its value. Wilted starts as a ×10 multiplier to the crop’s base sell price. When crops with Wilted sit near a Weeping Branch, they can age into Withered (×20) and then Desolate (×50), if left long enough. Wilted and its follow-up stages are stable, harvestable forms — they add value without preventing harvest.
How to Obtain Wilted
- Acquire a Weeping Branch seed and plant it in your garden.
- Place the Weeping Branch close to the crops you want mutated.
- Let the Weeping Branch passively affect nearby plants — they can receive the Wilted mutation over time.
- To upgrade Wilted into Withered and Desolate, keep the crops in proximity for the required aging windows.
Multiplier & Evolution
- Wilted: ×10 multiplier (base Wilted stage).
- Withered: ×20 multiplier (evolves from Wilted after ~4 hours near a Weeping Branch).
- Desolate: ×50 multiplier (further evolves after additional time; full chain yields the highest value).
Timings: Withered typically appears after around 4 hours of being near a Weeping Branch; Desolate follows after more aging time while remaining close to the Weeping Branch. Keep crops positioned and check them periodically to secure the higher stages.
Appearance
Wilted crops show partial wilting and shift toward a periwinkle (bluish-purple) shade. The fruit appears to sag slightly and gives off a subtle dripping effect. As the mutation progresses, Withered turns darker and produces ash-like particles while Desolate becomes more barren and eerie.
Release & History
The Weeping Branch and its Wilted → Withered → Desolate progression arrived with the Halloween/Ghoul Garden content. That event introduced the Weeping Branch as a limited, multi-harvest Transcendent crop with the ability to mutate nearby plants. The mechanic has since become a farming staple for mutation-focused players.
Why Get Wilted (Recommendation)
- It gives an immediate ×10 value boost — good for steady extra income.
- It’s the start of a clear upgrade path to ×20 and ×50 stages, which rewards patience and planning.
- It adds a unique spooky look for collectors or themed gardens.
- It pairs well with Gold/Rainbow and other multipliers to create very high sell values.
Quick Farming Checklist
- Get a Weeping Branch seed (event/limited seed drops are common sources).
- Plant the Weeping Branch centrally to cover as many crops as possible.
- Place target crops within its influence radius and wait for Wilted to apply.
- Leave Wilted crops near the Weeping Branch to progress to Withered (~4 hrs) and Desolate (further hours).
- Harvest once the mutation stage and timing match your farming plan.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilted rare?
Wilted itself is not a one-time admin effect; it is applied by the Weeping Branch crop. Rarity depends on how easy you find the Weeping Branch seed.
Can I force Wilted on a specific plant?
You can reliably target a plant by placing it within range of a planted Weeping Branch and waiting for the mutation to apply.
Does Wilted stop harvest or spoil crops?
No. Wilted (and its evolved forms) change look and value but do not block harvesting.
Do Wilted and other mutations stack?
Mutations can stack subject to game rules. Rare variants like Gold or Rainbow multiply the final value, so stacking Wilted with those can yield very high sell prices.
Should I aim for Withered or Desolate instead of Wilted?
If you can keep crops near the Weeping Branch long enough, Withered and Desolate give far better multipliers (×20, ×50). Wilted is the starting point and useful if you want a quicker boost while working toward higher stages.
Wilted is an event-linked mutation applied by the Weeping Branch that starts at ×10 and can evolve to ×20 and ×50 with time. It’s simple to farm if you have a Weeping Branch and worth pursuing for both value and aesthetics.