Official, community, guide, estimated, and manual values are labeled separately. Treat community values and estimates as planning notes, not official constants.
Best value checks before selling
Start with the crop's acquisition cost, then compare its modeled sale value after weight, quantity, one mutation, friend boost, and freshness. Estimated Value = Crop Weight Scaling × One Mutation Multiplier × Friend Boost × Freshness × Quantity A crop with low base cost can still become worth defending when it rolls a high-value mutation such as Aurora.
- Starter crops: Strawberry and Tomato are better for steady compounding than single-sale profit.
- Code crop: Green Bean connects the active launch code with early multi-harvest value.
- Premium crop: Dragon Fruit should be checked in the calculator before selling or holding.
- Pack crop: Ghost Pepper should stay separated from normal Seed Shop value planning.
How to read value estimates
The calculator is an estimate, not an official price table. Treat each output as a decision range: low-value crops can be sold quickly, while high-value mutated crops deserve a defense and weather check.
When source data conflicts or comes from the community, the page shows the source status instead of treating every number as official.
Crop value workflow
For a high-value harvest, use the same flow each time: look up the crop, enter calculator inputs, compare mutation upside, then decide whether to sell immediately or hold through a weather window.
- Sell immediately when the value is low and the crop blocks more profitable planting.
- Hold briefly when a weather window is active or expected soon.
- Defend before logging off if exposed crop value exceeds the cost of basic protection.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the best crop value page for Grow a Garden 2?
Use this crop values hub for the decision flow, then open the crop calculator for weight, mutation, and quantity estimates.
Are GAG2 crop values official?
No. The site labels community values and modeled calculator values separately from official overview data.
Which crop should beginners value first?
Green Bean is the early anchor because it connects the active code reward, Seed Shop stock, and multi-harvest planning.
When should I hold a valuable crop?
Hold only when mutation or weather upside is worth more than the theft and opportunity cost of leaving the crop exposed.
Where do I compare mutation value?
Use the crop calculator for exact inputs and the mutations guide for how a single selected mutation is modeled.
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Last updated: 2026-06-20