Seed Shop (Sam's Shop)
Overview
Sam's Shop, also known as the Seed Shop, is the primary location where players can purchase seeds to plant in their gardens. The shop is run by Sam, one of the main NPCs in Grow a Garden, and features a regularly rotating stock of seeds across all rarity tiers.
Shop Mechanics
Stock System
- Refresh Rate: Stock refreshes every 5 minutes
- Stock Limits: Each seed has a limited quantity available per refresh
- Rarity Distribution: Higher rarity seeds have lower stock quantities
Restock Button
Players can use the Restock Button to manually refresh the shop's inventory:
- Cost: 10 Robux per use
- Benefit: Instantly refreshes all available seeds
- Strategy: Useful when searching for specific rare seeds
Available Seeds by Rarity
Common Seeds
| Crop | Price | Stock | Growth Time | Multi-Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot | 10 Sheckles | 5-25 | 7 minutes | โ |
Availability: Always in stock Best For: Beginners, quick profits, learning the game
Uncommon Seeds
| Crop | Price | Stock | Growth Time | Multi-Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry | 50 Sheckles | 1-6 | 21 minutes | โ |
| Blueberry | 400 Sheckles | 1-5 | 49 minutes | โ |
| Orange Tulip | 600 Sheckles | 5-25 | 14 minutes | โ |
| Lavender | 3 Honey | varies | 99 minutes | โ |
| Manuka Flower | varies | varies | varies | โ |
Availability: Frequently available Best For: Steady income, multi-harvest strategy
Rare Seeds
| Crop | Price | Stock | Growth Time | Multi-Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | 800 Sheckles | 1-3 | 79 minutes | โ |
| Corn | 1,300 Sheckles | 1-4 | 135 minutes | โ |
| Daffodil | 1,000 Sheckles | 1-6 | 19 minutes | โ |
| Dandelion | varies | varies | 19 minutes | โ |
Availability: Moderately available Best For: Mid-game progression, balanced investment
Legendary Seeds
| Crop | Price | Stock | Growth Time | Multi-Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon | 2,500 Sheckles | 1-6 | 195 minutes | โ |
| Pumpkin | 3,000 Sheckles | 1-4 | 210 minutes | โ |
| Apple | 3,250 Sheckles | 1-3 | 390 minutes | โ |
| Bamboo | 4,000 Sheckles | 10-20 | 200 minutes | โ |
Availability: Limited availability Best For: High-value investments, late-game progression
Mythical Seeds
| Crop | Price | Stock | Growth Time | Multi-Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 6,000 Sheckles | 1-2 | 435 minutes | โ |
| Cactus | 15,000 Sheckles | 1-5 | 497 minutes | โ |
| Dragon Fruit | 50,000 Sheckles | 1-4 | 782 minutes | โ |
| Mango | 100,000 Sheckles | 1-3 | 580 minutes | โ |
Availability: Rare availability Best For: Major investments, long-term profits
Divine Seeds
| Crop | Price | Stock | Growth Time | Multi-Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grape | 850,000 Sheckles | 1 | 599 minutes | โ |
| Mushroom | 150,000 Sheckles | 1-25 | 249 minutes | โ |
| Pepper | 1,000,000 Sheckles | 1 | 629 minutes | โ |
| Cacao | 2,500,000 Sheckles | 1 | 679 minutes | โ |
Availability: Very rare availability Best For: End-game investments, maximum profits
Prismatic Seeds
| Crop | Price | Stock | Growth Time | Multi-Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beanstalk | 12,500,000 Sheckles | 1 | 999 minutes | โ |
Availability: Extremely rare Best For: Ultimate investment, prestige crops
Shop Interface
Interaction Options
When approaching Sam and pressing 'E', players can:
-
"I want to buy seeds"
- Opens the seed selection interface
- Shows available seeds with prices and stock
- Allows quantity selection for purchase
-
"I want to see what you have"
- Browse current inventory without purchasing
- Check prices and availability
- Plan future purchases
-
"When will you restock?"
- Shows time until next automatic refresh
- Provides information about stock rotation
-
"Nevermind"
- Closes the interaction
- Returns to normal gameplay
Shop Layout
- Seeds Display: Grid layout showing available seeds
- Stock Counter: Shows remaining quantity for each seed
- Price Tags: Clear pricing in Sheckles or Honey
- Rarity Indicators: Color-coded rarity system
- Purchase Button: Quick-buy interface
Shopping Strategies
For New Players
- Start with Carrots: Cheapest option to learn mechanics
- Progress to Strawberries: Multi-harvest provides steady income
- Save for Tomatoes: Best value-to-time ratio in early game
For Intermediate Players
- Focus on Multi-Harvest: Strawberry, Tomato, Corn for efficiency
- Diversify Portfolio: Mix of quick and long-term crops
- Stock Management: Buy during good weather for mutation chances
For Advanced Players
- Divine Crop Focus: Target Grape, Pepper, Cacao for maximum ROI
- Market Timing: Use restock button strategically
- Prismatic Investment: Save for Beanstalk when available
Budget Management
- Low Budget (< 1,000 Sheckles): Stick to Common/Uncommon
- Medium Budget (1,000-50,000): Mix of Rare/Legendary
- High Budget (50,000+): Target Mythical/Divine crops
- Premium Budget (1M+): Focus on Divine/Prismatic seeds
Special Features
Seed Limit System
- Maximum Seeds: 800 seeds can be planted on a plot
- Planning Required: Consider space before large purchases
- Efficiency Focus: Prioritize high-value, multi-harvest crops
Currency Types
- Sheckles: Primary currency for most seeds
- Honey: Special currency for certain flower crops
- Robux: Premium currency for restock button
Weather Synergy
- Pre-Storm Shopping: Buy seeds before weather events
- Mutation Timing: Plant immediately after purchase during events
- Seasonal Planning: Adjust purchases based on weather calendar
Tips and Tricks
Maximizing Efficiency
- Check stock every 5 minutes during active play
- Use restock button when searching for specific seeds
- Plan purchases around weather events
- Prioritize multi-harvest crops for consistent income
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Buying without space: Check plot capacity first
- Ignoring weather: Miss mutation opportunities
- Poor budget allocation: Spending all money on one crop type
- Neglecting progression: Staying too long on low-tier crops