The Seed Stages update is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 14:00 UTC. That’s 7:00 AM PT and 10:00 AM ET. An hour before the patch lands, the game’s “Admin Abuse” pre-update activity is set to kick off, which typically brings short, chaotic events and a chance at exclusive mutations.

If you plan to participate, join early; updates routinely draw large crowds and lobbies can fill quickly. In game, a countdown appears under the Premium Shop button if you need a precise timer.

Regional launch times

Here are the confirmed times for several regions. Local observance and regional daylight rules can shift offsets slightly, so use the UTC anchor or the in-game countdown if in doubt.

Region Date Local time Offset
UTC Sep 27 2:00 PM UTC+0
US (Pacific) Sep 27 7:00 AM UTC-7
US (Eastern) Sep 27 10:00 AM UTC-4
Brazil (Brasília) Sep 27 11:00 AM UTC-3
India Sep 27 7:30 PM UTC+5:30
Philippines Sep 27 10:00 PM UTC+8
China Sep 27 9:30 PM UTC+8
Europe (Central) Sep 27 4:00 PM UTC+2
Russia (Moscow) Sep 27 5:00 PM UTC+3

Seed Stages event window

The Seed Stages limited-time event is planned to run from September 27 through October 11, 2025. Content tied to the ongoing Fall Market will wrap with this update, so finish any remaining activities before the new event begins.

Seed Stages mechanics (how evolving works)

Seed Stages introduces “Evo” plants that evolve through multiple tiers rather than following a single static growth cycle. Evo plants track additional stats and require tending as they progress.

Evo plant stat What it affects
Plant Health Better health improves overall growth performance.
Growth Rate Higher rates reduce time between stages.
Size Multiplier Impacts plant scale and associated outcomes.

Evo plants need to be fed fruit and tended as they advance. Event NPCs will hand out seeds you can upgrade through successive stages—up to four levels were cited for the new Evo seeds—unlocking rewards at each step.

What’s included in the Seed Stages update

  • Evo seeds and upgrades: Collect event seeds, evolve them through multiple stages (with up to four levels noted), and claim stage-by-stage rewards.
  • Rewards while upgrading: Expect items like the Gardener Seed Pack, gear such as the Grandmaster Sprinkler, a new Jungle Egg, and other freebies across the upgrade path.
  • New Jungle Pet Egg: A fresh pet egg tied to the event.
  • Transcendent seed in the Seed Shop: The game’s first Transcendent-tier seed is set to rotate into the standard Seed Shop with very low stocking odds, alongside other rare seeds.
  • Pre-update “Admin Abuse” events and weather: The usual hour of admin-led activity before launch, with more weather events and mutation opportunities.

Note: Specific event currency and the full item list were not finalized at the time of writing and may appear at launch.

How to be ready on launch day

Log in at least an hour early to catch the Admin Abuse window and avoid crowding at the top of the hour. If you’re unsure on timing in your region, rely on the in-game countdown under the Premium Shop button and the 14:00 UTC anchor.

Seed Stages shifts Grow a Garden’s loop from static harvests to layered progression: plant, tend, evolve, and claim rewards at each tier. With the event running for two weeks and a rare Transcendent seed entering the shop rotation, showing up on time and advancing your Evo seeds steadily should net the best returns.