Grow a Garden 2 Weather & Celestial Events
All 8 weather events, 6 moon types, and the full day/night cycle — with exact chances, durations, and mutation links.
Grow a Garden 2 runs on a 10-minute day/night cycle: 7 minutes 30 seconds of daytime, 30 seconds of sunset, and 2 minutes of night. During the day, one of 8 weather events may trigger — from Rain (28.6%, 2x growth) to Eclipse (player-triggered, 80x mutation). At night, the server rolls one of 6 moon types, with Blood Moon (2%) and Mega Moon (2%) being the rarest.
Day/Night Cycle
Every server follows the same fixed cycle. Weather events roll during the day phase, and the moon type is determined at the start of night.
Full cycle: approximately 10 minutes from sunrise to the next sunrise.
All Weather Events
Weather events occur during the daytime phase. Chances are weighted out of 14 total weight. Eclipse is the only player-triggered event.
| Weather | Duration | Chance | Linked Mutation | Multiplier / Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain | 5 min | 28.6% (4/14) | — | 2x growth speed |
| Lightning Storm | 5 min | 21.4% (3/14) | Electric | 25x |
| Rainbow | 5 min | 14.3% (2/14) | Rainbow | 30x |
| Snowfall | 2 min 30 sec | 7.1% (1/14) | Frozen | 14x |
| Starfall | 2 min | 7.1% (1/14) | Starstruck | 50x |
| Aurora | 2 min | 7.1% (1/14) | Aurora | 1.5x |
| Sunburst | 5 min | 7.1% (1/14) | Ignited | 60x |
| Eclipse | 2 min | Player-triggered | Eclipsed | 80x |
Eclipse is NOT randomly rolled. It is triggered when any player in the server harvests an Eclipse Bloom, and all players receive the event simultaneously.
Moon Types
The moon type is rolled at the start of each 2-minute night phase. Gold and Rainbow Seeds require 2 or more players in the server to spawn.
Normal Moon
77%No special effect
Duration: 2 min
Gold Moon
13%Gold Seeds spawn (2+ players); Midas Touch chance on plants; Golden Dragonfly pet doubles Gold mutation chance
Duration: 2 min
Rainbow Moon
6%Rainbow Seeds spawn (2+ players); Star-Powered chance on plants; 2% chance for a rainbow pet egg
Duration: 2 min
Harvest Moon
4%Fall Harvest seasonal event only; faster growth speed for all plants
Duration: 2 min
Blood Moon
2%Bloodlit mutation chance (60x); red visual filter across the server
Duration: 2 min
Mega Moon
2%Mega Seeds spawn on the ground for players to pick up
Duration: 2 min
Weather-to-Mutation Connection
Each weather event (except Rain) links to a specific mutation. Harvesting a crop during a weather event gives it a chance to receive that mutation. Picking up the plant provides one final mutation roll.
| Weather Event | Mutation | Multiplier | How It Works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Storm | Electric | 25x | Lightning strikes random plots; struck plants can gain Electric |
| Rainbow | Rainbow | 30x | Active weather gives harvest-time mutation roll; rainbow carpet spawns temporarily |
| Snowfall | Frozen | 14x | Harvest-time mutation roll while Snowfall is active |
| Starfall | Starstruck | 50x | Harvest-time mutation roll while Starfall is active |
| Aurora | Aurora | 1.5x | Harvest-time mutation roll while Aurora is active; lowest multiplier |
| Sunburst | Ignited | 60x | Harvest-time mutation roll while Sunburst is active |
| Eclipse | Eclipsed | 80x | Player-triggered via Eclipse Bloom harvest; affects entire server |
| Blood Moon (night) | Bloodlit | 60x | 2% moon chance; harvest-time mutation roll with red visual filter |
Tips & Strategies
Server-Hop for Rare Weather
Each server rolls its own weather independently. If you are looking for a specific rare event like Starfall (7.1%) or Sunburst (7.1%), join multiple servers until you find one with the weather you need. The rarer the event, the more servers you may need to check.
Pick Up Plants During Weather
When you pick up a plant during an active weather event, it gets one final chance to adopt that weather's mutation. Time your harvests to coincide with valuable weather events like Eclipse (80x) or Sunburst (60x) for an extra mutation roll.
Eclipse Bloom Farming
Eclipse is the only player-triggered weather. Grow Eclipse Bloom plants and harvest them when your other high-value crops are ready. The Eclipse event lasts 2 minutes and gives the entire server a shot at the Eclipsed mutation (80x multiplier).
Gold & Rainbow Seeds Need 2+ Players
Gold Seeds (Gold Moon) and Rainbow Seeds (Rainbow Moon) only spawn on the ground when there are 2 or more players in the server. If you are farming solo, you will not see these seed drops even during the correct moon phase. Bring a friend or join a populated server.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a day in Grow a Garden 2?
A full day-night cycle in Grow a Garden 2 takes approximately 10 minutes. Daytime lasts 7 minutes 30 seconds, sunset is a 30-second transition, and night lasts 2 minutes. The moon type is rolled at the start of each night phase.
What is the rarest weather in Grow a Garden 2?
Eclipse is technically the rarest weather because it is not random — it only occurs when a player harvests an Eclipse Bloom. Among the randomly occurring weather events, Snowfall, Starfall, Aurora, and Sunburst are tied at 7.1% each (1/14 weight).
How do you trigger an Eclipse in Grow a Garden 2?
To trigger an Eclipse, a player must harvest an Eclipse Bloom plant. When harvested, the Eclipse weather event activates for ALL players in the server, giving everyone a chance at the Eclipsed mutation (80x multiplier) for 2 minutes.
What is a Blood Moon in Grow a Garden 2?
The Blood Moon is a 2% chance moon event that occurs during the night phase. It applies a red visual filter across the server and gives all plants a chance to receive the Bloodlit mutation, which has a 60x sell-price multiplier.
Do Gold Seeds spawn during Gold Moon?
Yes, Gold Seeds spawn on the ground during a Gold Moon, but only if there are 2 or more players in the server. The same 2-player minimum applies to Rainbow Seeds during Rainbow Moon. Solo players will not see these seed drops.
What does Rain do in Grow a Garden 2?
Rain doubles growth speed (2x) for all plants in the server. It is the most common weather event at 28.6% chance (4/14 weight) and lasts 5 minutes. Rain does not trigger any mutation — it purely speeds up crop growth.
How do weather mutations work in Grow a Garden 2?
When a weather event is active, plants harvested during that event have a chance to receive the associated mutation. Additionally, picking up a plant during a weather event gives one final mutation roll for that weather’s mutation. Each crop can carry only one mutation at a time.
What is the Harvest Moon in Grow a Garden 2?
The Harvest Moon is a seasonal moon type that only appears during the Fall Harvest event. It has a 4% chance during the Fall season and speeds up plant growth for all players in the server. It does not appear outside of the Fall Harvest event.
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Weather event data, moon types, and day/night cycle timing sourced from the Grow a Garden 2 Fandom wiki and verified August 2026. Chances, durations, and mutation links cross-checked against the wiki's Weather and Mutations pages.