The Zen update for Grow a Garden introduces a powerful new mutation called Tranquil. This isn’t just a cosmetic change — it gives a massive 20x multiplier on any mutated fruit, making it one of the most profitable boosts in the game.
Tranquil fruits are also essential for completing Zen event objectives, so learning how to get this mutation is key for players who want to maximise both income and event progression.
3 Ways to Get Tranquil Mutation in Grow a Garden
There are three main methods to acquire the Tranquil mutation for your fruits.
1. Zen Aura Weather Event
The Zen Aura is a special weather event that happens once every hour and lasts for 10 minutes. During this time, plants have a high chance of mutating into Tranquil versions.
How to prepare:
- Plant your most valuable crops just before the Zen Aura begins.
- Arrange your garden layout to maximise plant growth during the event window.
- Focus on crops with fast growth cycles so you can harvest and replant multiple times during the 10-minute duration.
When timed correctly, a single Zen Aura event can result in a huge harvest of Tranquil fruits in one session.
2. Tanchozuru Pet from Zen Eggs
The Tanchozuru is a pet that can be hatched from Zen Eggs. It has a 5.23% chance to apply the Tranquil mutation to any plant or fruit within its radius every 10.22 minutes.
Why it’s useful:
- Works automatically with no input once placed.
- Continues to generate Tranquil mutations passively while you focus on other gameplay tasks.
Even though the percentage chance seems low, its passive nature makes it a strong long-term investment, especially if combined with other Tranquil mutation sources.
3. Tranquil Pet Mutation Shard from Zen Shop
The Tranquil Pet Mutation Shard is available in the Zen Shop. Using it lets you mutate one of your current pets to give it the Tranquil ability.
Advantages:
- Turns any pet into a Tranquil mutation generator.
- Completely passive once applied.
- Stack multiple pets with the Tranquil ability to boost mutation rates significantly.
For players aiming to automate mutation farming, this is one of the smartest long-term purchases. Over time, the effects multiply as more pets contribute to Tranquil production.
Best Strategy for Farming Tranquil Mutation
For maximum efficiency, combine all three methods:
- Time your planting for the Zen Aura event.
- Keep a Tanchozuru pet active in your most productive garden area.
- Upgrade multiple pets with Tranquil abilities using Mutation Shards.
This layered approach ensures you benefit from both burst gains during Zen Aura and steady passive gains from pets, greatly increasing your overall Tranquil fruit production.