The Harvest Moon Event is Grow a Garden's big summer-into-fall season, and it rolled out in three parts rather than one drop. Part 1 premiered on August 1, 2026 (update 1.61.0), replacing the High Tide Harvest event with six new seeds, five new pets, a brand-new event currency, a new mutation type and a cooperative team event. Parts 2 and 3 kept the content coming with Moon Chests and the Anubis leveling method. This guide collects everything that matters across all three parts — and what to do before the event rotates out.
The Harvest Moon event at a glance
| Part | What it added |
|---|---|
| Part 1 (Aug 1) | 6 new seeds, 5 new pets, new event currency, new mutation type, co-op team event, cosmetics |
| Part 2 | Moon Chests with powerful pets and rare seeds, Season 7 farming tips, more rewards |
| Part 3 | The Anubis leveling method, mutation-capable pets like the Mimic Octopus |
The event currency: how to earn it fast
The Harvest Moon event introduced its own currency, earned by harvesting during the event window. Three habits make the biggest difference:
- Plant event-tagged seeds in bulk. Event seeds contribute to event tasks at a much higher rate than regular crops, so dedicate most of your plot to them.
- Log in for every harvest cycle. Currency accrues per harvest, not per hour played — more frequent, shorter sessions beat one long grind.
- Do the co-op team event with friends. The team event from Part 1 pays out bonus currency on top of individual harvesting, and it is the fastest route to your first Moon Chest.
Moon Chests — the Part 2 headline
Moon Chests are the event's gacha-style chests, and they are where the best pets and rarest seeds live. You buy them with the event currency, and the pool includes powerful pets plus seeds you can't get anywhere else. Two practical tips:
- Save for multiple chests. The value is in the pool, not any single pull — opening several cheap chests beats one expensive one for building your garden.
- Prioritize mutation-capable pets. Part 3 made pet-driven mutations the core of endgame farming, so pets that boost mutations are the best long-term pull.
Anubis and the Part 3 leveling method
Part 3's big addition is the Anubis leveling method: stock up on cheap crops (carrots are the community favorite), pair them with mutation-capable pets like the Mimic Octopus, and cycle harvests to level Anubis rapidly. The loop is simple — plant carrots in dense rows, keep mutation pets active during harvest, and repeat. Players who set this up early in Part 3 are already seeing multiples more event currency per hour than raw harvesting.
Season 7 farming tips that stack with the event
- Replant immediately after harvest. Idle soil is the single biggest currency leak during the event.
- Stack mutation chances before big harvests. The new mutation type from Part 1 multiplies crop value — time your harvests around it.
- Spend down before the event ends. Event currencies and shops historically reset when the next seasonal event begins, so convert leftover currency into Moon Chests or seeds first.
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Harvest Moon FAQ
When did the Harvest Moon event start?
August 1, 2026, with update 1.61.0. It replaced the High Tide Harvest event and runs in parts through August.
What is the new currency for?
It buys event-exclusive seeds, pets, items and Moon Chests from the event shop.
Which pets should I prioritize?
Anubis (Part 3 leveling) and the Mimic Octopus (mutation support) are the standouts; Moon Chest pets are strong general picks.
How do I get Moon Chests?
Save event currency from harvesting and the co-op team event, then buy chests in the event shop (Part 2).
Is the event still live?
The event ran through August 2026 in parts — event shops typically rotate out when the next seasonal event starts, so spend your currency while it lasts.