It’s finally here. The Lunar Glow update just dropped in Grow a Garden, and for once, the devs actually dropped a fix before we lost our minds. Whether you’re chasing rare pets, farming Lunar Points, or just trying to become a Shekel billionaire before the event ends, I’ve got you covered. I’ve tested every plant, mutation trick, and tool in this update, from the broken moonlight mechanics (yep, I was there pre-fix) to what actually works now. No Robux? No problem. This guide walks you through how to earn every reward, stack points fast, and rake in massive profits without spending a dime.
How to Get Rich in Lunar Glow Update
The Lunar Glow update brought big changes, and not just visual ones. Most importantly, the devs finally patched the broken Moonlight Mutation system that had players pulling their hair out. Before the fix (around 5:30 PM CST), mutated plants simply weren’t turning moonlit, which made earning Lunar Points nearly impossible unless you paid real money.
Now that it’s working, mutated plants can turn moonlit consistently at night, and yes, even old plants can get the glow!
Moonlight Mutation Was Broken (But It’s Fixed Now)
Let’s be real, this update started off rough. Moonlit fruits weren’t spawning, which locked players out of Lunar Points and event rewards. Fortunately, the fix is live now. According to the dev Mariofly5:
“Fruits now turn moonlight at night more consistently and the spawn rate is buffed.”
That’s huge. You can now get moonlit fruits just by AFKing through the night. Just make sure you don’t miss the faint purple glow, it can be hard to see in big gardens.
Oh, and yes, the Night Staff is finally obtainable, now that Lunar Points are earnable.
The New Best Method for Farming Lunar Points
Forget carrots and strawberries. They only give 1 Lunar Point each, which is a waste of your time. After testing tons of setups post-patch, here’s the new meta:
- Tomatoes – Best value (3 Lunar Points per moonlit fruit) and regrowable.
- Blueberries or Bamboo – Decent backups if you’re low on coins.
- Avoid carrots and strawberries unless you’re early-game.
Mutation Mechanics Now:
- Any mutated plant can become moonlit at night, doesn’t matter how old it is.
- Just stay AFK and check your garden every night for that purple glow.
This method is efficient and chill, you can farm while doing other stuff and still rack up points.
Pro Tips & Inventory Tricks You Need to Know
Here’s how to manage your moonlit harvests without losing your mind:
- Don’t delete old strawberries right away! Check for moonlight mutations first.
- Look closely, moonlit fruits have a very subtle purple shimmer.
- In your inventory, search “Moonlight” instead of the plant name. It filters out the clutter.
- After harvesting, unfavorite all your moonlit fruits and bulk-sell them to the owl. That’s how I turned 10 moonlit plants into 21 points, fast and easy.
Tip: Use pets like Giant Ant or Spotted Deer to duplicate fruits. If they dupe a moonlit strawberry, you get two moonlit strawberries. That’s free points!
The Real Use of the Night Staff
Okay, so a correction here: the Night Staff isn’t like the Lightning Rod. It doesn’t just boost a zone—it affects your entire garden when placed. It randomly turns plants moonlit, and you only get 6 uses total, so use them wisely.
Here’s how to make the most of it:
- Use Tel to group high-value plants like Dragon Fruit, Peppers, or Grapes.
- Peach trees are also amazing, tons of fruit means higher odds for moonlit mutations. Just 2–3 trees can guarantee results.
- Drop the Night Staff when you’re ready to roll and let it moonlight your whole garden.
Save it for big plays, ideally when you’re farming 5+ point fruits for max return.
Want Billions? Use the Moon Blossom Strategy
If your goal is Shekel domination, the Moon Blossom is your best friend.
- A single wet Moon Blossom? 77,000 Shekels.
- Still not as broken as Candy Blossom (100k base), but way easier to farm.
You only get 12 seed packs from the event questline, so pray for good RNG. If you land a Moon Blossom:
- Use sprinklers (or the sprinkler glitch if it still works).
- Focus on mutating and growing it large.
- Sell and profit. Simple.
Wrap-Up
And that’s the game plan! If you’ve made it this far, you’re more than ready to farm Lunar Points like a pro and milk this event for every last Shekel in Grow a Garden. Whether you’re just here for the Owl Pet or aiming for Moon Blossom millions, the Lunar Glow update is finally fun (and fair) to play, even for free-to-play players. Here’s the TL;DR:
- Farm tomatoes for easy 3-point moonlit fruit.
- Use inventory filters to manage your haul.
- Unlock the Night Staff at 40 points and use it strategically.
- Aim for Moon Blossoms if you want those massive Shekel payouts.
