Grow a Garden Zen event update marks the addition of plenty of new features including of course Zen. If you’re wondering what it is and how it is beneficial for your garden, you’ve come to the right place. Below, you’ll find a detailed explanation of the Zen in Grow a Garden.
Grow a Garden Zen Explained
Zen is a new type of currency used to grow the Zen Tree and unlock rewards.
To get Zen, you need Tranquil mutation fruits. You can get those from:
- The Zen Aura event
- A pet with the Tranquil mutation
- The Tanchozuru event or feature
How to Trade for Zen:
- Go to the monk NPC (named Unk the Monk).
- Hold a Tranquil plant in your hand.
- Press E to talk to him.
- Choose the option “Take all my Tranquil plants” to trade them for Zen.
How to Grow the Zen Tree
Each time you give Tranquil plants to Unk the Monk:
- You earn Zen
- The tree in the middle of the area grows
- A progress bar fills up showing how close you are to the next level
There are 7 levels total. Each level gives you access to better rewards in the Zen Shop.
How Much Zen You Get (Based on Crop Tier):
| Crop Tier | Zen Earned |
|---|---|
| Common | 1 |
| Uncommon | 2 |
| Rare | 3 |
| Legendary | 4 |
| Mythical | 5 |
| Divine | 6 |
| Prismatic | 7 |
| Transcendent | 8 |
Zen Tree Upgrade Levels and Rewards
| Tree Level | Zen Needed | Unlocks in Zen Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | Zenflare Seed |
| 2 | 60 | Zen Crate |
| 3 | 90 | Soft Sunshine Seed |
| 4 | 130 | Koi |
| 5 | 180 | Zen Gnome Crate |
| 6 | 245 | Spiked Mango |
| 7 | 325 | Pet Shard Tranquil |
