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🌱 Beginner's Guide

Everything you need to know to start your garden journey

Welcome to Garden Horizons!

Garden Horizons is a relaxing farming simulation game where you grow crops, discover mutations, and build the garden of your dreams. This guide will help you get started and avoid common mistakes.

Getting Started

1. Complete the Tutorial

The tutorial teaches you the basics of planting, watering, and harvesting. You MUST complete it to unlock the codes menu and other features.

  • Follow the on-screen instructions
  • Plant your first carrot
  • Learn about growth stages
  • Harvest your first crop

2. Redeem All Codes

After completing the tutorial, immediately redeem all active codes. This gives you a huge head start!

How to redeem codes:

  1. Click the Settings icon (⚙️) on the left
  2. Click the "Codes" button
  3. Enter the code exactly as shown
  4. Click "Redeem"
View All Codes →

3. Understand the UI

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Shillings: Your currency. Displayed at the top of the screen.
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Seeds: Click the shop icon to buy seeds.
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Gears: Tools that help your plants grow faster.
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Flora Diary: Track all the plants you've discovered.

Your First 30 Minutes

Step 1: Plant Carrots (0-5 minutes)

Carrots are the cheapest seed ($20) and grow quickly (5 minutes). They're perfect for learning the basics.

Strategy: Plant 5-10 carrots, wait for them to reach Lush stage, then harvest. You'll make about $150-300 profit.

Step 2: Upgrade to Onions (5-15 minutes)

Once you have $200+, buy Onion seeds. They have much better ROI (10% vs Carrot's 50%).

Math: Onion costs $200, sells for $220 base. At Lush stage (3.0x), that's $660 profit!

Step 3: Save for Beetroot (15-30 minutes)

Beetroot ($2,500) is your first major milestone. It has incredible ROI and will accelerate your progress.

Goal: Save $2,500 by planting Onions. Once you can afford Beetroot, your income will skyrocket.

Important Concepts

Growth Stages

Every plant goes through three growth stages. ALWAYS wait for Lush!

Unripe1.9x multiplier

❌ Don't harvest yet!

Ripened2.9x multiplier

❌ Still not optimal!

Lush3.0x multiplier

✅ Perfect! Harvest now!

Weather System

Weather changes every 5 minutes and affects growth speed and mutations.

☀️ SunnyNormal growth
🌧️ Rainy+10% growth
❄️ Snowy+50% growth ⭐
Track Weather Live →

Mutations

Mutations are special variants that multiply your plant's value. They're triggered by weather.

⚠️ Beginner Tip: Don't worry about mutations yet. Focus on growing your balance first. Mutations become important in mid-game.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Harvesting Too Early

Many beginners harvest at Ripened stage (2.9x) instead of waiting for Lush (3.0x). This costs you 3-4% of your profit every time!

❌ Buying Expensive Seeds Too Early

Don't buy Cherry ($1M) or Cabbage ($150K) until you have 10x their cost saved up. You need buffer money for multiple planting cycles.

❌ Ignoring Multi-Harvest Seeds

Seeds like Corn, Tomato, and Rose can be harvested multiple times. They're perfect for passive income!

❌ Not Using Codes

Codes give you free seeds, sprinklers, and shillings. Always redeem them immediately!

Recommended Progression Path

1️⃣

Carrot Phase

$0 - $500 | 5-10 minutes

Plant Carrots ($20) to learn the basics and build your first capital.

2️⃣

Onion Phase

$500 - $2,500 | 10-20 minutes

Switch to Onions ($200) for better ROI. Save up for Beetroot.

3️⃣

Beetroot Phase

$2,500 - $50,000 | 20-60 minutes

Beetroot ($2,500) is a game-changer. Each harvest gives you $11,250 at Lush stage!

4️⃣

Mid-Game

$50,000+ | 1-3 hours

Start experimenting with Wheat, Rose, and mutations. Read our Money Making Guide for advanced strategies.

Quick Tips

💡 Always Wait for Lush

The difference between Ripened (2.9x) and Lush (3.0x) adds up quickly!

💡 Plant During Snowy Weather

50% faster growth means you can do more cycles in the same time.

💡 Use Our Calculator

Our Profit Optimizer tells you exactly what to plant based on your balance.

💡 Join the Discord

Get notified about new codes and Admin Abuse events instantly.

Next Steps

Good luck with your garden! Remember: patience and strategy are key to success. 🌱