Wheat (小麦)

Wheat is a multi-harvest Common plant that can be harvested 3 times from a single planting. With balanced stats across all three harvests, it offers consistent returns for players seeking quick harvest cycles.

Basic Information

Attribute Value
Rarity Common (普通)
Buy Price $150
Average Weight 0.35kg
Base Sell Price $50 (per harvest)
Harvest Type Multi-harvest (3 harvests)
Growth Time Fast
Total Yield $150 (3 × $50)
Base ROI 0% (break-even)
Lush ROI 0% (break-even)

Where to Buy

Available at Bill's Seed Shop in the central hub. Common spawn with consistent availability.

Value Calculations

Single Harvest (Without Mutations)

Base Sell: $50
Unripe (1.0x): $50
Ripened (2.0x): $100
Lush (3.0x): $150 ⭐ Per harvest

Complete Crop Cycle (3 Harvests)

Without Lush: $50 × 3 = $150 total
With Lush (all 3): $150 × 3 = $450 total
Investment: $150
Net Profit (Lush): $300
ROI: 200%

With Starstruck Mutation (6.5×) on Single Harvest

$50 (Base) × 3.0 (Lush) × 6.5 (Starstruck) = $975 per harvest
With 3 harvests: $975 × 3 = $2,925 total
Profit: $2,775
ROI: 1,850%

With Multiple Mutations

$50 × 3.0 (Lush) × 6.5 (Starstruck) × 2.0 (Wet) = $1,950 per harvest
With 3 harvests: $1,950 × 3 = $5,850 total
Profit: $5,700
ROI: 3,800%

Planting Strategy

✅ Advantages

  • Multi-harvest - 3 harvests from one planting
  • Fast growth - Quick harvest cycles
  • Low cost - Only $150 per seed
  • Break-even base - No loss even without Lush
  • Mutation multiplication - Mutations apply to all 3 harvests
  • Consistent returns - Reliable across all harvests
  • Good for learning - Teach multi-harvest mechanics

❌ Disadvantages

  • Zero base ROI - Need mutations for profit
  • Lower per-harvest value - $50 base is minimal
  • Time intensive - Need to harvest 3 times per planting
  • Outclassed by alternatives - Carrots have better ROI
  • Requires patience - Need all 3 harvests for best value
  • Not capital efficient - Other plants grow wealth faster

Optimal Use Cases

1. Multi-Harvest Learning

Phase: Understanding multi-harvest mechanics

Strategy: Plant Wheat → Learn 3-harvest system → Understand timing
Benefit: Low-risk learning environment
Cost: $150 for valuable education

2. Weather Event Exploitation

Phase: During rare weather events

Strategy: Plant Wheat before Meteor Shower → Get 3 Starstruck harvests
Benefit: Triple value from single planting
Example: One Wheat plant = $5,850 with Starstruck + Wet (all 3 harvests)

3. Quick Cash Flow

Phase: When you need fast, consistent harvests

Strategy: Plant Wheat → Regular harvests → Maintain cash flow
Benefit: Faster than single-harvest plants
Use: When you want frequent harvests

Growth Tips

How to Maximize Profit

  1. Wait for Lush - 3.0x on each harvest
  2. Complete all 3 harvests - Don't abandon after 1st or 2nd
  3. Weather hunting - Mutations apply to all harvests
  4. Mass planting - Need many plants for meaningful profit
  5. Use for practice - Learn before expensive plants
  6. Consider alternatives - Carrots may be better choice

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Harvesting early - Missing Lush loses profit ❌ Abandoning early - Losing 67% of total value ❌ Ignoring mutations - Weather mutations multiply all 3 harvests ❌ Using for main crop - Carrots are more efficient ❌ Under-planting - Low per-harvest value requires quantity

Comparison with Other Plants

Plant Price Base Sell Harvests Total Yield ROI Speed
Wheat $150 $50 3 $150 0% → 200% (Lush) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast
Corn $100 $15 3 $45 -55% → 35% (Lush) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast
Carrot $20 $30 1 $90 50% ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fastest

Verdict: Wheat is specialized for multi-harvest learning and weather exploitation. Use strategically, not as your main crop.

Advanced Strategies

Multi-Harvest Analysis

Wheat vs. Carrot Comparison:

Wheat: $150 investment → $450 total (3 × $150 at Lush) = $300 profit
Carrot: $150 investment → 7.5 plants → $675 total (7.5 × $90 at Lush) = $525 profit

Winner: Carrots by $225 profit (75% more)

Weather Mutation Strategy

Scenario: Meteor Shower approaching

Investment: 20 Wheat × $150 = $3,000
Result: All 3 harvests get Starstruck (6.5x)
Value: 20 × 3 × $975 = $58,500 total
Profit: $55,500
ROI: 1,850%

Verdict: Excellent during weather events

Quick Cash Comparison

Need fast cash turnover:

Wheat: 3 harvests, fast cycles
Corn: 3 harvests, faster cycles
Carrot: 1 harvest, fastest cycle

For pure speed: Carrot wins
For multi-harvest preference: Wheat or Corn

When to Use Wheat

Ideal Wheat Usage Scenarios

✅ Learning multi-harvest - Practice on cheap seeds ✅ Weather events - Triple value from mutations ✅ Quick harvest cycles - Frequent harvests preferred ✅ Teaching mechanics - Low-risk environment ✅ Consistent returns - Break-even base reduces risk

Avoid Wheat When

❌ Building capital - Carrots are strictly better ❌ Maximizing profit - Many alternatives superior ❌ Garden space limited - Single-harvest plants more efficient ❌ No weather events - Zero ROI without mutations

Community Tips

"Wheat is great for learning how multi-harvest plants work. I practiced all the mechanics on $150 Wheat seeds before risking $50,000 on Rose multi-harvest variants." - Pro Player

"Only plant Wheat during Meteor Showers. The 3-harvest mechanic means you get triple mutation value. One Starstruck event can turn $3,000 into $58,500." - Mutation Hunter

"I use Wheat to fill gaps in my garden while waiting for rare seeds. It's not the most profitable, but the break-even base means I never lose money." - Cautious Farmer

"New players often choose Wheat over Carrots because of the multi-harvest. Don't fall for this trap - Carrots give you 50% ROI vs Wheat's 0% base." - Veteran Player

Data Accuracy: ✅ Verified from official sources Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Plant Number: 8 of 27 Previous Plant: Rose → Next Plant: Banana →

Bottom Line: Wheat is a specialized multi-harvest plant for learning and weather exploitation. For optimal capital building, Carrots are superior in almost every scenario. Use Wheat strategically during weather events or for teaching multi-harvest mechanics.