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Grow a Garden has recently launched the Gold Garden Halloween update, bringing a host of new features and event mechanics that players will find both engaging and rewarding. As a dedicated player, I’ve tested the event extensively, and this guide will walk you through the most efficient strategies, best plants, pets, and AFK methods to maximize your rewards.

Event Overview: The Goul Garden Halloween Event

The central feature of the Halloween event is the Witches Cauldron. Every two minutes, players can donate any fruit to the cauldron to receive spooky eggs, candy corn, and other rewards. Interestingly, whether you’re in a server with multiple players or playing solo, as long as you top the points leaderboard, you can earn these rewards. This makes the event highly accessible and easy to farm daily, with the potential of collecting hundreds of spooky eggs without constant supervision.

Candy corn collected from the cauldron can be spent at the Halloween Market, which appears during specific periods. Here, players can buy cosmetics, seeds, eggs, and pets. Notably, seeds like the Sear Vine and the prismatic Poison Apple are available, while pets such as the Reaper or the speed-boosting Wolf can enhance gameplay. While some seeds have limited usefulness, the new Great Pumpkin seed—a transcendent seed that mutates plants every five minutes—provides unique strategic advantages.

Best Plants for Efficient Farming

For optimal cauldron donations, fast-growing multiharvest plants are essential. Plant rarity affects point yield, but mutation does not significantly influence results. Some recommended crops include:

• Tomatoes: Fast-growing and easy to manage, making them ideal for mass donations.

• Coconuts: Grow quickly and are easy to collect in large quantities.

• Sugar Apples: Provide excellent yields but require preparation.

• Peppers: Another fast-growing option suitable for frequent harvesting.

Using a mix of these crops allows you to efficiently fill the cauldron every two minutes with minimal effort. For most players, tomatoes alone are sufficient for consistent results.

Recommended Pet Teams

When preparing a pet team, prioritize pets that improve egg hatching efficiency. Key options include:

• Headless Horseman: Rare, but its abilities significantly boost rewards.

• Black Cat: Solid all-around pet for the event.

• Pixies, Stegosauruses, Apple Gazelles: Useful for duplicating plants, especially when using tomatoes or sugar apples.

For shop purchases during the market events, a team of Barn Owls can help optimize pet weights for additional benefits.

Solo vs. Team Servers

Testing shows that solo servers are optimal for maximizing rewards. When playing alone, you can donate the maximum amount of points without other players interfering with the leaderboard. This ensures more spooky eggs, candy corn, and crates compared to team servers.

AFK Farming Strategies

The event is exceptionally AFK-friendly, whether on PC or mobile. On PC, macro programs like Tiny Task allow players to automate walking, collecting fruits, and donating to the cauldron. For mobile, QuickMate can accomplish a similar loop, albeit with a 30-second recording limitation.

Key AFK setup tips:

1. Organize your garden with multiharvest crops at the front.

2. Craft hundreds or thousands of event lanterns for automated submissions.

3. Record a macro loop that collects fruits, donates them, and optionally buys items from the market.

4. Monitor occasional earthquake events that may disrupt camera positioning.

With proper setup, you can expect to AFK and earn approximately 480 spooky eggs per day, alongside significant quantities of candy corn and pumpkin crates. This method is viable on both PC and mobile platforms.

Conclusion

The Gold Garden Halloween update is a well-structured event that rewards efficiency and planning. By focusing on fast-growing multiharvest plants, building a pet team optimized for egg hatching, and utilizing AFK strategies, players can maximize spooky egg collection and enjoy a smooth farming experience. Whether you’re aiming to buy grow a garden pets, stock up on buy grow a garden items, or explore resources like U4GM, these tips provide a clear roadmap for success.