Jack O Lantern NPC — Grow a Garden Guide
Master the Ancient Jack-o-Lantern NPC in Grow a Garden! Learn rewards, qualifying plants, and maximize your Candy Corn farming during the Ghoul Garden Event.
Ancient Jack-o-Lantern NPC is a special Halloween character that appears during the Ghoul Garden Event. It accepts Halloween-mutated plants and fruits in exchange for Candy Corn, Spooky Eggs, and Pumpkin Crates.
Jack O Lantern accepts plants with Halloween mutations and rewards you with Candy Corn based on rarity. Higher rarity plants give exponentially better rewards.
| Rarity | Candy Corn (est.) | Bonus Rewards | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transcendent | 8-10 per plant | High chance of eggs | 100 = 800-1000 Candy Corn |
| Prismatic | 4-6 per plant | Medium chance of eggs | Good efficiency |
| Rare | 2-3 per plant | Low chance of eggs | Basic rewards |
Qualifying Plants
- Bloodred Mushroom
- Jack-O-Lantern crop
- Ghoul Root
- Any Halloween-mutated plants
Reward Types
- Candy Corn (main currency)
- Spooky Eggs (random)
- Pumpkin Crates (rare)
- Jumpscares (low rarity)
Calculate your estimated Candy Corn rewards based on the number of Transcendent plants you plan to submit.
Based on 8-10 Candy Corn per Transcendent plant
Estimated Rewards
0 Candy Corn
Plus Spooky Eggs and potential Pumpkin Crates
Maximize your Candy Corn farming efficiency with these proven strategies and tips.
⏰ Timing Strategy
- Set timers for 2-hour intervals
- Prepare plants before NPC spawns
- Submit quickly during 10-min window
- Focus on high-rarity plants first
🌱 Plant Preparation
- Grow Halloween-mutated crops
- Use Ghostly mutation for best results
- Stockpile Transcendent plants
- Avoid low-rarity submissions
💰 Reward Optimization
- Batch submit 100+ Transcendent
- Use Candy Corn for event shop
- Save Spooky Eggs for hatching
- Trade Pumpkin Crates if needed
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Don't submit non-mutated plants
- Avoid low-rarity submissions
- Don't miss the 10-min window
- Don't waste time on jumpscares
⏰ Set Alarms
Set 2-hour timers to never miss Jack O Lantern spawns during the event.
🌱 Batch Submit
Prepare 100+ Transcendent plants for maximum Candy Corn efficiency.
💰 Shop Strategy
Use Candy Corn to buy pets, seeds, and special items from the event shop.
Ready to maximize your Candy Corn farming?
Master the Ghoul Garden Event, prepare your Ghostly mutations, and dominate with the Jack O Lantern NPC!