Methodology & Calculation Methods

Transparent methodology for calculating Grow a Garden trading values, handling outliers, and addressing community discrepancies about event multipliers.

Value Calculation Process

Our Formula

Median Value = P50(CleanedSamples)

Where CleanedSamples exclude the top and bottom 10% of raw trading data

Step 1: Data Collection

Gather trading samples from multiple sources
Include Discord, Trade Hub, and in-game data
Timestamp all samples for freshness tracking

Step 2: Sample Cleaning

Remove bottom 10% (P10) - suspicious low values
Remove top 10% (P90) - suspicious high values
Keep middle 80% for reliable calculations

Step 3: Statistical Analysis

Median (P50)

Primary value used

P10-P90 Range

Shows price spread

Sample Count

Indicates reliability

Event Multipliers & Community Discrepancies

Eclipse Event Multiplier Discrepancy

The community has different opinions about Eclipse event multipliers. Some sites show ×15, others show ×20. Our testing indicates ×20 based on in-game sell price calculations.

Our Stance: ×20 Multiplier

Based on direct in-game testing
Consistent with sell price calculations
Verified by multiple community members

Why Discrepancies Exist

Game updates change multipliers over time
No official documentation from developers
Different testing methodologies across sites

Our Testing Method

We test by comparing actual sell prices during Eclipse events vs normal times, using the same crops with identical weights and mutations.

Example: Tomato (1kg, no mutations) sells for 1,000 Sheckles normally. During Eclipse, the same tomato sells for 20,000 Sheckles = 20× multiplier.

Calculator Formula Details

Sell Price Formula

FinalPrice = BaseValue × (weight/baseWeight)² × GrowthMultiplier × (1 + Σ(envMutiplier - 1)) × (1 + 0.1×friends)

Weight Scaling

Quadratic scaling: (actualWeight/baseWeight)². Heavier crops are exponentially more valuable.

Growth Mutations

Choose one growth mutation. Multiplies directly: Rainbow (×5), Corrupted (×50), etc.

Env/Event Mutations

Multiple allowed. Uses "extra parts" method: 1 + Σ(multiplier - 1) to avoid double-counting.

Example Calculation

Base: Tomato = 1,000 Sheckles (1kg base weight)

Weight: 2kg crop = (2/1)² = 4× multiplier

Growth: Rainbow mutation = 5× multiplier

Event: Eclipse ×20 = 1 + (20-1) = 20× multiplier

Friends: 2 friends = 1 + (0.1×2) = 1.2× multiplier

Result: 1,000 × 4 × 5 × 20 × 1.2 = 480,000 Sheckles

Data Sources & Update Frequency

Data Sources

Discord

Community trading channels

Trade Hub

In-game trading posts

User Submissions

Community-reported trades

Update Schedule

Regular: 3-4 times daily

Events: Every hour during special events

Game updates: Immediate recalibration

Important Disclaimer

This is an unofficial fan-made tool. We are not affiliated with Grow a Garden or its developers. All values are community-driven estimates based on player trading activity, not official pricing.

Values should be used as rough guidelines only. Actual trading values may vary significantly based on market conditions, player preferences, and game updates. Always negotiate and confirm values with trading partners directly.