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Common

Potato

Common Crop · Grow a Garden

Est. Sell Price
15 S
base weight estimate
Sell price scales with crop weight and mutations in-game. Values shown are estimates at default weight. Verify before trading.
Calculate value with mutations
15 S
base value (no mutation)

About Potato

The Potato is a Common crop and one of the most beginner-friendly plants in Grow a Garden. Its grow time is very short and requires no special soil preparation. Potatoes are a staple of early-game income and are frequently used in basic cooking recipes. In the trading economy, individual Potatoes have low value but are useful in large-quantity bulk trades.

Rarity
Common
Grow Time
2m
Sell Price
15 S
Last Updated
May 9, 2026

Trading Tips

Potato is a staple crop often traded in bulk. While individually low in value, large quantities add up meaningfully. Always check for mutations — a Shocked Potato can be worth orders of magnitude more than the base version.

How to Grow

Purchase Potato seeds from the in-game seed shop. Plant in any standard soil plot. A reliable starter crop available from the beginning of the game.

Value Source

In-game sell price verified by community testing. Base sell value approximately 15 Sheckles per unit at base weight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I grow Potato in Grow a Garden?
Purchase Potato seeds from the in-game seed shop. Plant in any standard soil plot. A reliable starter crop available from the beginning of the game.
What is Potato worth in Sheckles?
The base sell price of Potato is approximately 15 Sheckles. With mutations, the value can be dramatically higher — a Golden Potato is worth ~300 S at base weight. Actual sell value also scales with the crop's weight.
How long does Potato take to grow?
Potato takes 2m to grow from seed to harvest. This is fast compared to other crops, yielding approximately 450 Sheckles per hour per plot at base weight.
Is Potato profitable to farm?
At base weight and no mutations, Potato generates approximately 450 Sheckles per hour per plot. This makes it a reliable early-game crop. The profitability scales significantly with pet bonuses and mutations.
Can Potato have mutations?
Yes — like all crops in Grow a Garden, Potato can have Golden (20x), Rainbow (50x), and Shocked (100x) mutations. A mutated Potato can be worth dramatically more than the base version. Always check for mutations on any crop you encounter in trades.

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