The Banana is a Legendary, multi-harvest crop in Grow a Garden. Originally introduced during the 2025 Easter Event as a Mythical plant obtainable exclusively from the Exotic Seed Pack, it was later reintroduced as a Legendary seed during the Summer Harvest Event, making it permanently obtainable again.
As a crop, the Banana belongs to multiple categories: Safari, Sweet, Summer, Fruit, and Tropical. This means it is affected by all buffs, items, and mechanics tied to those crop types.
Appearance
The Banana Seed features a yellow-to-brown gradient, beginning brightly at the base and transitioning to a darker shade upward.
The Banana Plant grows with:
- A three-tiered brown trunk, each tier smaller than the last
- Green leaf stems that flatten into broad, wide leaves
- Up to five yellow, blocky fruits per harvest
In Grow a Garden, Banana is a Legendary, multi-harvest crop that players can collect and enjoy over time. One of the best ways to increase your chances of obtaining a Banana seed is by using Grow a Garden pets, such as the Golden Lab or Dog, which can dig up seeds randomly. These pets not only add a fun companion to your garden but also provide a strategic advantage, helping you discover rare seeds like the Banana without waiting for it to appear in the Seed Shop.
How to Obtain Banana Seeds
Previously Obtainable From:
- 2.5% (1/40) chance to appear in the Seed Shop for 7,000 Sheckles or 459 Robux
- 38% chance from the Exotic Seed Pack
Currently Obtainable From:
- 2.5% (1/40) chance in the Summer Traveling Merchant (7,000 Sheckles or 459 Robux)
- Any remaining Exotic Seed Packs (38% chance)
Banana Crop Stats (Table)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier | Legendary (Previously Mythical) |
| Seed Chance | Exotic Seed Pack: 38% / Seed Shop & Summer Merchant: 5.6% |
| Seed Price | 7,000 Sheckles / 5,600 Sheckles (Daily Deals) / 459 Robux |
| Currently Obtainable? | Yes (Summer Merchant, Daily Deals) |
| Multi-Harvest? | Yes (4 fruits per yield) |
| Crop Value – Price Floor | 1,579 Sheckles |
| Crop Value – Average | 1,750 Sheckles |
| Weight – Price Floor | 1.42 kg |
| Weight – Average | 1.50 kg |
| Minimum Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Huge Chance | 1.00% |
| Growth Time – Plant | 25 minutes |
| Growth Time – Fruit | 5 minutes |
How to Get a Banana in Grow a Garden
The Banana is now a permanent seed in the game. You can obtain it in two main ways:
1. Buy it From the Seed Shop
The Banana occasionally appears in stock for:
- 7,000 Sheckles, or
- 459 Robux
As a Legendary plant, it is actually one of the cheaper options in its tier. Since it is multi-harvest, you can re-use the plant indefinitely and collect fruits repeatedly.
In addition, each harvest gives you a chance to receive a Lucky Harvest seed, which allows you to obtain seeds simply by picking crops.
- Having a Snail pet boosts the Lucky Harvest chance.
Alternative Method: Use Pets to Dig It Up
If you’re tired of waiting for the Banana to restock, you can try obtaining it using pets, which can dig up seeds randomly. This method depends on luck but is worth attempting.
The three pets capable of helping are:
Golden Lab
Dog
Red Fox
Golden Lab & Dog Abilities
Both can dig up random seeds, including Legendary ones. While Legendaries aren’t extremely common, they’re not the rarest either, so the odds are reasonable.
Both pets have:
- 33.33% chance to hatch from a Common Egg
- Common Eggs have a 99% spawn rate in the Egg Shop
Trivia
- Banana is one of the few crops to ever receive a tier downgrade (others include Raspberry, Daffodil, and Moon Mango).
- It is currently the only fruit to debut in a limited seed pack before becoming a standard Seed Shop item.
- It was once classified as Mythical.
- It is the first crop in the game to receive a visual remodel.
