If you’re looking to absolutely print Shekels in Grow a Garden after the Zen Update, you’re in the right spot. This update shook things up, new plants, new seed packs, new economy, and some serious grind potential. Whether you’re chasing your next trillion, flexing on your friends, or just trying to afford a sprinkler upgrade, here are the best plants (right now) for farming that sweet, sweet cash. I’ll be breaking down the Top 5 most profitable plants post-Zen Update, plus a few honorable mentions and a wild “Hinomai glitch” strategy that might just be the new Dinoshroom.
Top 5 Plants for Money (Zen Update)
In Grow a Garden, plants aren’t just something to admire, they’re money-makers! With the right crops, you can earn some serious in-game cash (Shekels), allowing you to expand your garden and unlock new farming opportunities. But what are the best plants to farm for maximum profit in the Zen Update?
Honorable Mentions (Still Money-Makers)
Here are a few solid newly added plants that didn’t make the main list but are still great for grinding:
| Plant | Base Value | Harvest Type |
|---|---|---|
| Monoblooma | 19,000 | Single harvest |
| Zenflare | 29,000 | Multiple harvest |
| Soft Sunshine | 40,000 | Single harvest |
| Taro Flower | 108,000 | Single harvest |
| Zen Rocks | 218,000 | Single harvest |
| Spiked Mango | 60,000 | Multiple harvest |
None of these are bad — especially Zen Rocks or Taro Flower — but rarity or scaling issues kept them from top 5. Use them if you have them!
Now, let’s get to the list! Also, if you’re interested in finding out which plants are the best (in general), check out our plants tier list in Grow a Garden, where we rank them from best to worst. Know which crops are worth the plot!
#5 – Hinomai (Henomi… Hinomeme? You know what I mean.)
Base Value: 80,000
Harvests: 1–2 (unless you go OP mode)
Drop Rate: 4.5% (Zen Pack), 8% (Rainbow Sack)
Hinomai is like that one kid in class who’s quiet but turns out to be secretly cracked.
Now… regularly, it’s not crazy. You only get a couple per harvest. But if you do the full sprinkler buff setup with:
- 4 Mooncats
- 2 Bloodmoon Hedgehogs
- 2 Mimic Octopuses
- Mutation sprays across the board
Then suddenly, this plant goes full Hinomai Glitch Mode and starts making 145k per fruit, multiple fruits per harvest, and suddenly you’re printing money like it’s pre-nerf Dinodrop all over again.
TL;DR: Normal Hinomai? Okay. Buffed Hinomai? Absolutely broken.
#4 – Sugar Apple (a.k.a. Budget MVP)
Base Value: 50,000
Cost: $25 million / 819 Robux
Harvests: Multiple
Spawn Rate: Common-ish
Sugar Apple is like the rice of Grow a Garden: it’s everywhere, cheap, and super reliable.
You get a ton of fruits per tree, and even though each one isn’t worth as much as Henomi, the volume adds up. Plus, it’s way cheaper and way easier to find in the shop.
I still use this when I want quick cash without gambling half my soul away on 0.5% drop rates.
#3 – Burning Bud (Fire but rare)
Base Value: 70,000
Cost: $40 million / 915 Robux
Spawn Rate: 0.1%
Burning Bud doesn’t play around. High base value, high weight, solid sell price.
You usually only get like 1–2 per harvest, but they’re chunky. If you land a good mutation or boost it with sprinklers, you’re looking at an easy 6–8x multiplier on a 70k base.
The downside? You’ll probably never see it in your shop. But if you do… buy it immediately. Trust me. Don’t even think, just click.
#2 – Maple Apple (The Flex Pick)
Base Value: 77,000
Harvests: 5–6 per tree
Drop Rate: 0.5% (Zen Event Pack only)
Okay, this one is a little controversial.
Maple Apple should be #1. It’s got high base value, multiple harvests, and with buffs it can hit 150k+ per fruit. That’s wild.
But here’s the catch: it’s locked behind event RNG and a 0.5% drop rate. So unless you’re rich, lucky, or some kind of reincarnated gacha god… you probably won’t get it.
Still, if you do get it? Instant money printer. Use it. Flex it. Name it Greg.
#1 – Giant Pinecone (Consistent Overlord)
Base Value: 72,000
Cost: $55 million / 929 Robux
Harvests: Multiple
Weight: Surprisingly light (until it’s not)
The Giant Pinecone isn’t the flashiest, but it’s the most reliable.
You don’t need a prayer circle to get it. It’s in the shop. You can actually buy it. And with sprinkler stacking, this thing bulks up to insane weight and profit potential.
Easily hits 200k+ with buffs, and because you get a lot of them, you can scale your income like crazy.
It’s also currently the most expensive plant in the shop, which should tell you something. If you’re serious about farming shekels without crying over RNG, Giant Pinecone is your best bet.
Wrap-Up: Hinomai for RNG, Pinecone for Stability
So that’s my Zen Update plants best money makers list! If you’re running a risky build with Mooncats and sprays, Hinomai is your best bet for insane profits. But if you want stable, scalable income that doesn’t rely on luck, Giant Pinecone is the clear winner this update. Also — don’t ignore Sugar Apple. That thing’s still printing when everything else is out of stock.
Got a better strat? Drop it in the comments. I’ll be updating this guide again when the next event rolls in, or if someone discovers another Shekel-printing glitch. Up next, if you’re wondering how much your new pets are actually worth, check out my Best Pets Tier List & Trading Value Guide for the Zen Update in Grow a Garden. Trust me, some of these pets might straight-up be Shekel machines.
