Grow a Garden: How to Get Bloodlit Mutation

The Bloodlit Mutation in Grow a Garden is one of the most visually striking and valuable crop mutations available in the game. First introduced on May 17, 2025, as part of the Blood Moon Event update, it became a fan-favorite due to its glowing red appearance and its powerful value-boosting effects. Although the original event has ended, the mutation itself remains part of the game's evolving ecosystem. If you're trying to optimize your garden or are simply hunting for rare crop variations, here's an in-depth guide to everything you need to know about unlocking and using the Bloodlit Mutation in Grow a Garden.

What is the Bloodlit Mutation?

The Bloodlit Mutation is a weather-based crop mutation that transforms your plants under a special condition Blood Moon. Visually, this mutation gives your crops a glowing red aura and a bright crimson color, making them easy to spot even in dense planting beds. But it's not just about looks-these mutated crops sell for four times the normal price, making them one of the most profitable yield types in the game.

Bloodlit is a limited-availability mutation, meaning it only occurs under specific conditions (unlike basic mutations that can happen in any weather or at random). Originally, this mutation was tied to a timed questline where players could donate Bloodlit crops to the Wise Old Owl NPC for Lunar Points, which were used to buy Grow a Garden Items, exclusive lunar-themed decorations, and seeds. Even though this NPC and the Lunar Point economy are no longer active, the mutation itself remains functional.

How to Trigger a Blood Moon

The Blood Moon is a rare weather event that replaces the standard Night cycle under certain conditions. When it was first introduced, there was a 33% chance every hour that the night cycle would become a Blood Moon instead of a normal night.

As of the Bizzier Bees and Friendship update (released on June 7, 2025), the Blood Moon system was slightly changed:

·A Blood Moon can occur once every four in-game hours.

·However, there is still no guarantee that it will trigger during those windows-random chance remains part of the mechanic.

·Blood Moons are much rarer than standard Night cycles, so it's best to play during peak mutation windows and be ready in advance.

To improve your chances:

·Keep your garden populated with multiple types of crops.

·Ensure your mutation capacity isn't full (each player has a mutation slot limit).

·Have your Mutation Detection Module turned on (if available in your settings) to visually highlight crops ready to mutate during event windows.

·Use weather forecast stations (if unlocked) to predict and prepare for potential Blood Moons.

How to Get Bloodlit Crops

Once the Blood Moon is active:

1. Any crops that are growing during the event window have a chance to mutate into the Bloodlit version.

2. Crops that are planted just before or during the Blood Moon are eligible for mutation.

3. You must have at least one mutation slot available, or the crop will remain normal.

4. Bloodlit mutation affects most standard crop types, but works best on those with high base value (e.g., Crystal Ferns, Starberries).

Tips to Maximize Mutation:

·Plant crops with a high growth speed so you can rotate multiple batches during the Blood Moon window.

·Use fertilizers that enhance mutation chance.

·Group your high-value crops in a specific part of the garden for easy tracking.

·Consider activating crop mutation boosts from community events or co-op gardens.

Bloodlit Mutation Benefits

The Bloodlit mutation isn't just rare-it's also extremely lucrative. Each mutated crop is worth 4x its standard value, making Bloodlit one of the top profit-generating mechanics in Grow a Garden.

Here's how it compares to other mutations:

·Sunblessed (from Solar Flares) gives a 2.5x value multiplier.

·Frostbitten (from Cold Snap) gives a 1.5x value multiplier but boosts quantity.

·Bloodlit leads the pack in terms of raw profit per crop.

Other benefits include:

·Red glow makes it easy to spot and harvest quickly.

·Can be sold immediately or stored in your mutation bin for bonus sale events.

·Certain NPCs (e.g., the Red Fox or Glowmoth Keeper) will pay a premium during random weekly quests involving mutated crops.

Final Thoughts

Even though the original Blood Moon event has ended, and the Wise Old Owl no longer accepts crop donations, the Bloodlit Mutation still plays a meaningful role in high-level garden optimization. With careful planning, the right crops, and a bit of luck with the weather, you can earn a massive profit using this mutation.

To summarize:

·Wait for Blood Moon events (every 4 hours, low random chance).

·Have Grow a Garden Items ready to mutate with open mutation slots.

·Bloodlit crops = 4x value, red glow, high visibility.

·Plan around the weather to optimize profits.