Plant detail
Bamboo in Garden Horizons
Bamboo is an Uncommon repeat-harvest crop with a 126 base sell price and 1.5-minute growth cycle. It combines moderate cost (88 seed) with solid repeating income.
Quick verdict
The first Uncommon repeat-harvest crop. Bamboo offers a major income upgrade over Common repeaters like Blueberry and sets up the path to Apple.
Seed cost
88 Shillings
Base sell price
126 Shillings
Grow time
1.5 min
Harvest type
Repeat harvest
Best next checks
Mutation reference: Tidal mutation (2x). Harvest Bamboo during Rain for Tidal multipliers on every repeat cycle.
Stats
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Rarity
Uncommon
Base value
126 Shillings
Growth time
1.5 minutes
Harvest type
Repeat harvest
Decision support
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How to get it
- • Available in shop rotations at 88 Shillings. A meaningful cost jump from Common seeds but affordable once your Blueberry or Potato loop is stable.
- • Use the stock tracker to catch Bamboo rotations — compare against Cherry (same tier, different playstyle) before committing.
Best strategy
- • Run Bamboo as your main Uncommon income crop. Repeat harvests compound during weather windows, especially Rain and Snow mutations.
- • Pair Bamboo with sprinklers for automated repeat-harvest income while you save for Apple seeds (135 Shillings).
Related mutations
FAQs
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Is Bamboo better than Cherry?
Both are Uncommon repeat-harvest crops. Bamboo (126 base, 88 seed) is cheaper to start than Cherry but check the calculator for current ROI comparison — the answer depends on growth timing and your mutation strategy.
When should I upgrade from Blueberry to Bamboo?
Once you can buy Bamboo seeds (88 Shillings) without emptying your reinvestment fund. The base value jump from Blueberry (48) to Bamboo (126) is nearly 3x and repeat harvests make it compound fast.
How long does Bamboo take to grow and what is it worth?
Bamboo grows in 1.5 minutes and sells for 126 Shillings per repeat harvest. The seed costs 88 Shillings, so you profit 38 Shillings on the first harvest and earn 126 Shillings on every cycle after. That is roughly 84 Shillings per minute on sustained repeats.