How to Get Crimson Thorn in Grow a Garden
Whether you're a collector, a trader, or a gardener aiming for prestige, this guide will explain everything you need to know about obtaining the Crimson Thorn, and its classifications.
What is the Crimson Thorn
The Crimson Thorn isn't your average crop. Classified as Transcendent, it sits at the very top tier of rarity and power in Grow a Garden. Unlike single-harvest crops, this one can be harvested multiple times, providing ongoing returns to players who manage to secure it.
Visual Design: The plant is a striking spiral gradient of crimson and maroon, sprouting crystalline spikes that form geometric bundles. Its appearance combines natural beauty with a crystalline, otherworldly look, making it one of the most visually unique crops in the game.
Classifications:
Prickly: Reacts to items targeting thorny or sharp-edged plants.
Stalky: Benefits from boosts that apply to tall, stem-based crops.
These traits make it compatible with certain specialized Grow a Garden Items, allowing players to maximize harvests and efficiency once planted.
Original Seed Shop Availability
When the Crimson Thorn was introduced during the Seed Stages Event, it came with one of the lowest stock chances ever seen in the Seed Shop:
Availability Chance: 0.13% (about 1 in 777)
Price: 10,000,000,000 Grow a Garden Sheckles or 1,149 Robux
This jaw-dropping price tag and extremely rare appearance meant that only the wealthiest or luckiest players could purchase it directly. For many, the Crimson Thorn became the ultimate goal to save toward.
Current Ways to Obtain the Crimson Thorn
While the Seed Shop remains one avenue for finding the Crimson Thorn, it can also be acquired through several additional methods. Each comes with its own level of rarity and chance:
Seed Shop
Still appears at a 0.13% chance.
Cost remains 10 billion Grow a Garden Sheckles or 1,149 Robux.
Lucky Harvest
Players may occasionally receive a Crimson Thorn seed through this mechanic while harvesting other crops.
Snail Yield
When harvesting a Crimson Thorn, there's a chance that a snail will produce an additional seed. This makes it possible to multiply your stock once you've obtained at least one.
Dog Dig-Ups
Dogs like the Golden Lab and Shiba Inu very rarely dig up Crimson Thorn seeds. This is one of the lowest-chance methods, but it's technically possible.
Red Panda or Admin Restocks
Unique to this crop, Crimson Thorn seeds may sometimes be restocked by Red Pandas or directly by game admins. This gives special events or community-driven activities another pathway to acquiring seeds.
Important Note: Unlike many other rare crops, Crimson Thorn seeds cannot be stolen by Red Foxes, meaning players don't have to worry about losing them through theft.
Tips for Getting a Crimson Thorn
Acquiring the Crimson Thorn takes strategy, patience, and sometimes a little luck. Here are some tips:
Save Sheckles in Advance: Keep building your bank until you reach at least 10 billion Grow a Garden Sheckles, so you're ready if it appears in the shop.
Check the Shop Daily: With a 1 in 777 chance, persistence is critical.
Rely on Pets: Snails, Golden Labs, and Shiba Inus all provide rare opportunities for additional seeds.
Participate in Events: Watch for Red Panda restocks or admin-led events that may drop Crimson Thorn seeds.
Use Item Synergies: Once planted, boost your harvests with Prickly and Stalky-type Grow a Garden Items for maximum efficiency.
Final Thoughts
The Crimson Thorn isn't just another plant, it's a statement. Its dazzling crystalline appearance, Transcendent rarity, and astronomical price make it one of the most prestigious crops in Grow a Garden. Whether you're grinding for Grow a Garden Sheckles, testing your luck with pets and Lucky Harvests, or trading with other players for rare Grow a Garden Items, the journey to obtain a Crimson Thorn is as rewarding as owning the crop itself.
If you manage to secure one, you're not just adding to your garden, you're joining an elite group of players who can proudly showcase one of the rarest crops in the entire game.