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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.

Updated2026-04-03
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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).
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Related mutations

Tidal mutation (2x)

Harvest Bamboo during Rain for Tidal multipliers on every repeat cycle.

Weather mutations

Repeat-harvest crops like Bamboo benefit from mutation multipliers on every harvest.

Related guides

Bamboo Seed buying guide

See Bamboo seed cost, availability, and when to buy it.

All plants

Compare Bamboo against Cherry and other Uncommon crops.

Value calculator

Compare Bamboo repeat income against Blueberry to confirm the tier jump is worth it.

FAQs

Plant detail follow-up questions

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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.