How to Get Prickly Pear in Grow a Garden
The Prickly Pear is a mythical, multi-harvest crop introduced to Grow a Garden on June 21, 2025, during the Summer Harvest Event. This plant is a rare addition to any garden due to its unique appearance and high value.
The Prickly Pear closely resembles the real-life Opuntia cactus. Its base grows upward and curves slightly before splitting into several branches or segments. The segments are paddle-shaped and covered with spines, with the fruit growing along the edges.
- Fruit: Red with white spines on the surface.
- Seed: Looks almost identical to the fruit, distinguishable mainly by shape.
To maximize your chances of obtaining a Prickly Pear seed, consider using pets and their special abilities. Not only can pets like the Snail, Golden Lab, Dog, and Red Fox help you get Lucky Harvests or dig up rare seeds, but they also make your garden more lively and interactive. If you’re serious about collecting rare crops and boosting your garden’s productivity, it’s worth investing time or resources to buy Grow A Garden pets.
How to Obtain Prickly Pear Seeds
Main Method
Prickly Pear seeds are permanent seeds, meaning they can be purchased when available in the Seed Shop or from the Summer Traveling Merchant:
| Method | Chance | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Seed Shop | 0.75% (1 in 133) | 555,000 Sheckles or 599 Robux |
| Summer Traveling Merchant | 0.75% (1 in 133) | 555,555 Sheckles or 599 Robux |
Alternative Methods
You can also obtain seeds using pets and Lucky Harvest mechanics:
| Pet / Method | Description | Chance / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Snail | Increases chance for Lucky Harvest (seed drops while harvesting crops) | Variable |
| Golden Lab / Dog | Can randomly dig up seeds | Rare, chance depends on luck |
| Red Fox | Can duplicate seeds from other players’ gardens | Requires another player to have the seed; low success rate |
Crop Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | Mythical |
| Multi-Harvest | Yes |
| Seed Chance | 1.3% |
| Seed Price | 555,000 Sheckles / 599 Robux |
| Currently Obtainable | Yes (Summer Merchant) |
| Date Added | June 21, 2025 |
| Crop Value | Price-Floor: 6,318 Sheckles Average: 7,000 Sheckles |
| Crop Weight | Minimum: 4.90 kg Price-Floor: 6.65 kg Average: 7 kg |
| Huge Chance | 0.27% |
Trivia
- The Prickly Pear’s produce looks almost identical to its seed.
- There is a bug where the thorns on the seed have collision, shared with Guanabana.
- Its produce icon has been updated to avoid confusion with the seed.
- One of three seeds in the game with collision enabled, alongside Guanabana and Jalapeno.
The Prickly Pear is one of the most desirable Mythical crops in Grow a Garden. Its multi-harvest ability allows continuous collection, while pets like the Snail, Golden Lab, Dog, and Red Fox provide alternative ways to obtain seeds. Though it’s an expensive and rare seed, owning a Prickly Pear adds both value and aesthetic appeal to your garden.