The recent update to the Trader Event in Grow a Garden has finally made it fully playable, which is great news for players who have been waiting for this fix. After digging into the changes, I’ve found a few insights and strategies that can help you maximize rewards without wasting time or resources. Here’s a detailed breakdown from a player’s perspective.
Understanding the Updated Trader Event
The core of the Trader Event remains the same: you submit specific C shop plants to gain “Sitri” points, which unlock random rewards based on your streak. The good news is that the event now allows trades every 10 minutes, instead of the old one-hour cooldown. This alone multiplies potential rewards sixfold, making it far more approachable for dedicated players.
Rewards themselves haven’t drastically changed, but the chances for rare items have slightly improved. For example, at Citri 12, you now have a 23% chance to get a gem chest and a 3% chance for three gem chests. It’s not game-breaking, but it’s enough to make grinding worthwhile for those looking to collect valuable pets and items.
Pet Strategy: Focus on Peg Moles and Others
One of the highlights of this event is the introduction of the Peg Mole pet. Crafted pets like Peg Moles provide a small bonus to their base weight, which might seem minor but could be strategically useful if future craftable pets require them. If you’re planning ahead, trying to collect Peg Moles now is a smart move.
Other pets, such as the Ruby Suku, are extremely useful for more advanced players. Ruby Suku can copy a random pet passive, making it compatible with a wide range of pets like Kois, Brontosauruses, or Shroomies, which boost plant growth. Additionally, pets like Makepie can generate rewards from silver fruits, and Cocatrices can help farm silver fruits efficiently. For casual players, though, focus on the simpler and faster-to-obtain rewards like Peg Moles before diving into complex setups.
Efficient Plant Preparation
To succeed in the Trader Event, preparation is key. A strong recommendation is to dedicate one of your unused gardens to all C shop plants. This approach ensures you always have the required plants ready for submission without affecting your main garden. For instance, don’t skip buying Buttercup seeds—they’re frequently required and grow quickly, making them an easy option for building streaks. Sunflower seeds are also handy for certain tasks, so keep a few on hand to avoid missing out on rewards.
In general, it’s wise to stock up on all commonly requested plants: carrots, strawberries, blueberries, buttercups, tomatoes, corn, and daffodils. Additionally, one-time harvest plants like watermelon, pumpkin, and bamboo can be useful but require careful planning to avoid overcommitting resources.
Grind Tips for Maximum Rewards
Now that trades are every 10 minutes, efficient grinding is easier than ever. Instead of waiting for hours, players can aim for multiple submissions in a short period. For example, if you submit every 10 minutes, reaching Citri 4 or 5 within an hour is feasible. While the event still favors dedicated players—casual log-ins may result in mediocre rewards—this faster pace makes it possible to collect rare pets like Peg Moles without feeling burned out.
A helpful tip is to monitor stock notifications for prismatic or sunflower seeds to ensure you can respond quickly. Even a few seconds’ delay might mean missing out on required plants, so setting up alerts is a small effort that can save time in the long run.
Observations on Reward Balance
While the fix makes the event playable, some of the plant requirements remain high, especially for later streaks. Citri 9–12 can demand dozens of watermelons, pumpkins, or mushrooms, which can feel excessive. This is something the developers might want to adjust in future updates. For now, the best strategy is to prioritize easily farmable plants and plan ahead for rarer ones.
It’s also worth noting that while gem rewards and rare pets are exciting, casual players shouldn’t stress over hitting maximum streaks immediately. Collecting incremental rewards consistently is more efficient than sporadic bursts of high-intensity farming.
The Trader Event is finally approachable, thanks to shorter trade intervals and more predictable rewards. Stocking up on essential C shop plants, dedicating a garden for event preparation, and focusing on key pets like Peg Moles will maximize efficiency. While some plant requirements are still steep, the updated system rewards planning and persistence. Whether you’re a casual player or a dedicated gardener, this update makes grinding more rewarding and fun.
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