Beetroot (甜菜根)

Beetroot is one of the best mid-game investments in Garden Horizons, offering an excellent 50% return on investment with a much higher base value than starter crops.

Basic Information

Attribute Value
Rarity Uncommon (罕见)
Buy Price $2,500
Average Weight 0.09kg
Base Sell Price $3,750
Harvest Type Single-harvest (单次收获)
Growth Time Moderate
ROI 50% (base profit)

Where to Buy

Available at Bill's Seed Shop. Stock refreshes every 5 minutes, so plan your purchases accordingly.

Value Calculations

Without Mutations

Base Sell: $3,750
Unripe (1.0x): $3,750
Ripened (2.0x): $7,500
Lush (3.0x): $11,250 ⭐ Always wait for Lush!

Profit Analysis:

  • Cost: $2,500
  • Lush Sell: $11,250
  • Net Profit: $8,750
  • ROI: 350% (versus 50% for base harvest)

With Starstruck Mutation (6.5×)

$3,750 × 3.0 (Lush) × 6.5 (Starstruck) = $73,125
Net Profit: $70,625

Mutation Stacking Strategy

Base ($3,750) × Lush (3.0x) × Starstruck (6.5x) × Shocked (4.5x) = $656,812

This is why Beetroot is considered one of the best plants for mutation farming.

Planting Strategy

✅ Advantages

  • High base value - $3,750 compared to Carrot's $30
  • Excellent ROI - 50% profit even without Lush
  • Single harvest - Perfect for mutation stacking
  • Moderate price - $2,500 is affordable in mid-game
  • Great for mutation farming - High base value multiplies well

❌ Disadvantages

  • Slower growth - Takes longer than Carrot to mature
  • Higher investment - $2,500 vs Carrot's $20
  • Requires capital - Need $5k-10k before mass planting
  • Weather dependent - Mutations require patience and timing

Optimal Use Cases

1. Mid-Game Profit Generation

Phase: When you have $5,000 - $50,000

Strategy: Invest 50% of capital in Beetroot seeds
Plant: 20-40 beetroots (depending on garden space)
Target: $200,000+ per harvest with mutations
Time: 20-30 minutes per Lush cycle

2. Mutation Hunting

Phase: After understanding weather patterns

Strategy: Mass plant beetroots → Wait for Starstruck weather → Harvest
Tools needed: Basic Sprinkler ($15k)
Expected: $70k+ profit per Starstruck event
Risk: Weather is random, may require multiple attempts

3. Capital Growth

Phase: Accelerating toward Legendary seeds

Strategy: Compound profit by reinvesting 80% of earnings
Cycle: Plant → Wait Lush → Harvest → Buy more beetroots
Goal: Reach $150,000 for Cherry seeds
Timeline: 2-3 hours of gameplay

Comparison with Similar Plants

Plant Price Base Sell ROI Best Use
Beetroot $2,500 $3,750 50% ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mid-game profit
Onion $200 $220 10% Starter income
Tomato $4,000 TBD TBD Late game

Verdict: Beetroot outperforms Onion significantly and is the gateway to late-game wealth.

Advanced Strategies

Beetroot Monoculture Setup

Optimal: 40 Beetroot plants
Investment: $100,000 (40 × $2,500)
Tools: Turbo Sprinkler ($60k)
Expected per cycle (no mutations): $450,000
Expected per cycle (with Starstruck): $2,925,000

Weather Optimization

Best weather for Beetroots:

  • Starstruck (6.5x) - Highest priority, very rare
  • Shocked (4.5x) - Thunderstorms, uncommon
  • Wet (2.0x) - Rain, common, easy to get

Pro Tip: Build up Wet mutations while waiting for Starstruck!

Investment Calculator

# Simple investment calculator
def beetroot_profit(num_plants, has_starstruck=False):
    investment = num_plants * 2500
    base_return = num_plants * 11250  # With Lush

    if has_starstruck:
        final_return = base_return * 6.5
    else:
        final_return = base_return

    profit = final_return - investment
    roi = (profit / investment) * 100
    return profit, roi

# Example: 20 beetroots with Starstruck
profit, roi = beetroot_profit(20, True)
# Profit: $1,412,500
# ROI: 2,825%

Transition Strategy

From Carrots to Beetroots

When to switch:

  • ✅ You have $5,000+ capital
  • ✅ You own Basic Sprinkler
  • ✅ You're comfortable with Lush system
  • ✅ You want higher profit per plant

How to transition:

  1. Harvest all carrots at Lush
  2. Buy 5-10 Beetroot seeds (don't invest all yet)
  3. Test the waters - Plant one cycle
  4. Expand gradually - Increase Beetroot count as profit grows
  5. Maintain some carrots - For quick cash when needed

From Beetroots to Legendary Plants

Signs you're ready:

  • ✅ $100,000+ capital
  • ✅ Turbo Sprinkler owned
  • ✅ Consistent Starstruck catches
  • ✅ Garden fully expanded

Next targets:

  • Cabbage ($150k) - Legendary entry point
  • Cherry ($1M) - Ultimate late-game goal
  • Seed packs - Chance at Dawn Blossom

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue: Low profit despite high investment

  • Solution: Make sure you're harvesting at Lush (3.0x), not Unripe or Ripened

Issue: Never getting mutations

  • Solution: Play more during active weather events (rain, thunderstorms)

Issue: Running out of money

  • Solution: Don't invest 100% in Beetroots. Keep 20% in reserve for tools and emergencies.

Issue: Beetroots taking too long to grow

  • Solution: Invest in sprinklers to accelerate growth

Data Accuracy: ✅ Verified from official sources Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Plant Number: 6 of 27 Next Plant: Tomato →