If you’re passionate about gardening in the game Grow a Garden, you’ve probably spotted the traveling merchants that pop up near the seed shop. These merchants offer unique items for a limited time, responding to community feedback by reintroducing beloved gear, seeds, vibrant eggs, and stylish cosmetics. Below, I’ll share an insider’s guide to all the traveling merchants, highlighting the exclusive items you can snag from each one.
The Traveling Merchants in Grow a Garden
In Grow a Garden, a traveling merchant appears next to the seed shop every four hours, though their arrival isn’t guaranteed. Each merchant stays for a concise 30 minutes before vanishing. From the whimsical Gnome Merchant to the laid-back Summer Seed Merchant, these characters each offer something special. Here’s your comprehensive list of merchants and what they have in stock:
| Shop Name | Items |
|---|---|
| Gnome Merchant | Common Gnome Crate, Farmers Gnome Crate, Classic Gnome Crate, Iconic Gnome Crate, Gnome |
| Sky Merchant | Night Staff, Star Caller, Mutation Spray Cloudtouched |
| Honey Merchant | Flower Seed Pack, Honey Sprinkler, Bee Egg, Bee Crate, Honey Crafters Crate |
| Summer Merchant | Cauliflower, Rafflesia, Green Apple, Avocado, Banana, Pineapple, Kiwi, Bell Pepper, Prickly Pear, Loquat, Feijoa, Picher Plant, Common Summer Egg, Rare Summer Egg, Paradise Egg |
| Mutation Spray Merchant | Mutation Spray Wet, Mutation Spray Windstruck, Mutation Spray Verdant |
| Sprinkler Merchant | Tropical Mist Sprinkler, Flower Froster Sprinkler, Spice Spritzer Sprinkler, Stalk Sprout Sprinkler, Sweet Soaker Sprinkler, Berry Blusher Sprinkler |
| July 4th Merchant | Liberty Lily, Firework, Firework Flower, Bald Eagle, July 4th Crate |
1. Gnome Merchant in Grow a Garden
The Gnome Merchant specializes in charming gnome-themed cosmetics for your garden. If collecting unique items is your thing or if you’re eager to enhance your chances of obtaining the Gnomed mutation from your Gnome pet, keep an eye out for this merchant. Here’s a breakdown of the cosmetic crates offered:
| Item | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Common Gnome Crate | 55,000,000 | Chance to acquire Sleepy, Crazy, Grumpy, Silly, and Fearless gnomes |
| Farmers Gnome Crate | 88,500,000 | Chance to acquire Raphael, Steve, Eloise, Sam, and Cleetus gnomes |
| Classic Gnome Crate | 113,000,000 | Chance to acquire Bacon, Builderman, Zombie, Noob, and Gold gnomes |
| Iconic Gnome Crate | 155,000,000 | Chance to acquire Candy Blossom, 1x1x1x1, Guest, Bloxy Cola, and Shedletsky gnomes |
| Gnome | 150,000,000 | Chance to mutate random fruits with Gnomed mutation, increases with the number of gnomes in your garden |
2. Sky Merchant in Grow a Garden
The Sky Merchant takes you back to the Blood Moon and Nighttime events in Grow a Garden by offering the Night Staff and Star Caller. These items enhance your ability to gain Moonlit and Celestial mutations for your desired fruits. Here’s a look at what the Sky Merchant has available:
| Item | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Night Staff | 12,000,000 | Redirects lightning 6 times and turns nearby fruit to Moonlit |
| Star Caller | 15,000,000 | Redirects meteors 3 times and turns nearby fruit to Celestial |
| Mutation Spray Cloudtouched | 50,000,000 | Turns fruits into Cloudtouched |
3. Honey Merchant in Grow a Garden
The Honey Merchant has an array of items that can sweeten your garden with offerings like Bee Eggs, Bee Crates, and Flower Seed Packs. Plus, this is your opportunity to get the desirable Queen Bee, one of the best pets available in Grow a Garden. However, you will need honey to purchase items at this shop. Many players might not have honey points stored, but you can collect pollinated plants and redeem them for honey when the Honey Merchant appears.
Gather pollinated plants, trade them for honey, and then grab these fantastic items:
| Item | Cost (in Honey) | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Flower Seed Pack | 10 | Gives a random seed from the Flower Seed Pack |
| Honey Sprinkler | 30 | Runs for 1 minute, granting plants the Honey mutation |
| Bee Egg | 18 | Chance to get a random pet from the Bee Egg |
| Bee Crate | 12 | Chance to get a random cosmetic from the Bee Crate |
| Honey Crafters Crate | 15 | Chance to get a random cosmetic from the Honey Crafters Crate |
4. Summer Merchant in Grow a Garden
The Summer Merchant was introduced during an update that transformed Grow a Garden, reintroducing seeds, pets, and more. Although the removal of the summer seed shop caused some uproar, you can still find some prime items through this merchant. Here’s what you can find:
| Item | Price | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower | 1,300 | Rare |
| Rafflesia | 3,200 | Legendary |
| Green Apple | 3,500 | Legendary |
| Avocado | 5,000 | Legendary |
| Banana | 7,000 | Legendary |
| Pineapple | 7,500 | Mythical |
| Kiwi | 10,000 | Mythical |
| Bell Pepper | 59,000 | Mythical |
| Prickly Pear | 555,000 | Mythical |
| Loquat | 900,000 | Divine |
| Feijoa | 2,750,000 | Divine |
| Pitcher Plant | 7,500,000 | Divine |
| Common Summer Egg | 1,000,000 | Common |
| Rare Summer Egg | 25,000,000 | Rare |
| Paradise Egg | 50,000,000 | Mythical |
5. Mutation Spray Merchant in Grow a Garden
The Mutation Spray Merchant is your go-to for enhancing the value of your plants or experimenting with new mutations. Here’s what you can find at this merchant:
| Item | Price | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Mutation Spray Wet | 50,000,000 | Wets a fruit |
| Mutation Spray Windstruck | 50,000,000 | Fruits become Windy |
| Mutation Spray Verdant | 50,000,000 | Fruits become Verdant |
Note that additional mutation sprays exist, with the best being the shocked mutation spray, crafted using a lightning rod. For all other crafting recipes regarding gears and seeds, refer to our comprehensive guide for more details.
6. Sprinkler Merchant in Grow a Garden
If you’re looking to speed up your plant growth, the Sprinkler Merchant carries unique sprinklers like Tropical Mist, Flower Froster, and Spice Spritzer, each designed to optimize the growth of various plant types in Grow a Garden.
| Item | Price | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Mist Sprinkler | 50,000,000 | Boosts growth speed and size for tropical plants |
| Flower Froster Sprinkler | 50,000,000 | Boosts growth speed and size for flower plants |
| Spice Spritzer Sprinkler | 50,000,000 | Boosts growth speed and size for spicy plants |
| Stalk Sprout Sprinkler | 50,000,000 | Boosts growth speed and size for stalk-type plants |
| Sweet Soaker Sprinkler | 50,000,000 | Boosts growth speed and size for sweet plants |
| Berry Blusher Sprinkler | 50,000,000 | Boosts growth speed and size for berry plants |
7. 4th of July Merchant (Limited Time)
The 4th of July Merchant was a limited-time pop-up that appeared only on July 4, 2025, and has not returned since. This merchant featured some incredible items, including the Bald Eagle, a pet that significantly enhances the egg hatch time. Here’s what this festive merchant offered:
| Item | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Lily | 650,000 | Firework-themed seed |
| Firework | 74,000 | Cosmetic that launches fireworks in the sky |
| Firework Flower | 150,000 | Firework-themed seed |
| Bald Eagle | 7,400,000 | Advances the egg hatch time by 70.40 seconds every 7.04 minutes. |
| July 4th Crate | 7,400,000 | Chance to acquire a random cosmetic from the July 4th crate |
Now that you’ve got the rundown on all the traveling merchants in Grow a Garden, which one are you excited to meet? Dive into gameplay, and make the most of these opportunities to enrich your gaming experience!
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