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Pumpkin Plant — Value, Growth Time & Best Strategy

Pumpkin sells for 340 Shillings base with a 3.2-minute single-harvest cycle and a 220-Shilling seed cost. It is the first Rare crop and a major upgrade from Grape (260 base, Uncommon).

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Quick verdict

The first Rare crop at 340 Shillings base with single harvest. Pumpkin nets 120 Shillings profit per cycle and marks a clear step up from Uncommon territory.

Seed cost

220 Shillings

Base sell price

340 Shillings

Grow time

3.2 min

Harvest type

Single harvest

Best next checks

Mutation reference: Shocked mutation (4.5x). Time Pumpkin harvests with Storm for a potential 1,530-Shilling single payout.

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Rarity

Rare

Base value

340 Shillings

Growth time

3.2 minutes

Harvest type

Single harvest

Decision support

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How to get it

  • Available in shop rotations at 220 Shillings per seed — the entry point to the Rare tier. Make sure your bankroll can handle the cost without stalling subsequent purchases.
  • Compare against Grape (170 Shillings, Uncommon) before buying. The 50-Shilling price jump needs to be worth the tier upgrade for your current cash flow.

Best strategy

  • Pumpkin is the direct single-harvest upgrade from Peach (232 base, 150 seed). The 108-Shilling value jump costs 70 more per seed, giving Pumpkin a stronger ROI per Shilling invested once you can sustain Rare seed costs.
  • If you prefer repeat harvests, compare Plum (448 base, 280 seed) as the Rare alternative. Plum earns more per cycle but costs 60 more per seed — Pumpkin is the cheaper Rare entry point.
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Related mutations

Shocked mutation (4.5x)

Time Pumpkin harvests with Storm for a potential 1,530-Shilling single payout.

Weather mutations

Single-harvest crops like Pumpkin get the full mutation multiplier in one shot.

Related guides

Pumpkin Seed buying guide

The first Rare seed at 220 Shillings — see when the investment pays off.

All plants

Compare Pumpkin against other Rare crops and plan your next upgrade.

Value calculator

Compare Pumpkin single-harvest profit against Plum repeat income to find the right Rare route.

FAQs

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How long does Pumpkin take to grow?

Pumpkin grows in 3.2 minutes and sells for 340 Shillings base as a single harvest. The seed costs 220 Shillings, netting 120 Shillings profit per cycle. That works out to roughly 106 Shillings per minute if you replant immediately after each harvest.

Is Pumpkin worth growing over Grape?

Yes, if your bankroll supports 220-Shilling seeds. Pumpkin at 340 base outearns Grape (260) by 31% per harvest. Grape has repeat harvests that compound over time, but Pumpkin's single-harvest burst is significantly stronger for mutation-timed plays and faster reinvestment cycles overall.

Pumpkin vs Plum — which Rare crop is better?

Plum sells for 448 Shillings with repeat harvests versus Pumpkin at 340 with single harvest. Plum costs 280 seed versus 220 for Pumpkin. Plum is the stronger long-term earner thanks to repeat compounding, but Pumpkin is cheaper and better for quick burst strategies.