Chipmunk — Grow a Garden Guide
Common event pet from the Fall Pet Shop.Harvest Stash saves Harvest Tool durability for steady ROI.
The Chipmunk is a Common pet in Grow a Garden, introduced with the seasonal Fall Market. It’s purchased from the Fall Pet Shop for about 150,000,000 Sheckles. Many players use it as a budget-friendly utility for long harvest sessions.
Step-by-Step:
Join the Fall Market
Head to the central event plaza and unlock the seasonal shops. Check the Pet Shop counter for current stock.
Trigger Fall Bloom if needed
Some worlds require a few Fall Bloom contributions to refresh pet stock. Coordinate with friends to speed this up.
Purchase Chipmunk (≈150M)
Save some budget for tools and seeds. Consider Armadillo or Red Squirrel as complementary picks.
Equip & test with your tools
Equip Chipmunk before harvesting so “don’t consume” checks can roll every use.
How it works:
Every time you use a Harvest Tool, Chipmunk rolls a small chance (6–12%) to not consume durability. Running two or more Chipmunks gives multiple independent rolls, increasing the overall “save” chance.
1 - (1-p)^n. Example: three 8% Chipmunks ≈ 22.2% save per use.Recommended Plays:
🧰 Long Harvest Sessions
The more you harvest, the more uses you save. Plan routes and keep tools repaired to exploit the uptime.
🤝 Pair with Cooldown/Spread
Use Red Squirrel to reduce Fall pet cooldowns or Sugar Glider to copy & spread strong mutation outcomes you create elsewhere.
💰 ROI Mindset
Track saved uses × repair price to estimate payback time. See the Pet Value List to balance cost vs. benefit.
Chipmunk vs Other Fall Pets:
| Pet | Role | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Chipmunk | Durability saver | Long harvest sessions |
| Red Squirrel | Cooldown support | More frequent pet procs |
| Sugar Glider | Copy & spread mutations | Amplify good outcomes |
🔧 Use Often
Higher harvest frequency = more saved uses.
🤝 Stack Smart
Two or three copies often give the best marginal returns.
🎯 Event First
Prioritize the Fall Market window for easier access and trading.
Buy Chipmunk from the Fall Pet Shop for about 150,000,000 Sheckles. Some worlds ask you to trigger a few Fall Bloom contributions before it appears.
Its passive Harvest Stash gives a 6–12% chance that a Harvest Tool use will not consume durability. This helps long sessions and lowers repair costs.
Yes. Equipping multiple Chipmunks stacks the “don’t consume” chance (independent rolls). Example: with two 8% Chipmunks, the combined chance ≈ 1 - (1-0.08)^2 = 15.36%.
Pair with Red Squirrel (reduce Fall pet cooldowns) or Sugar Glider (copy & spread good outcomes). Consider Armadillo for event synergy.
Yes. It’s affordable compared with top pets and provides steady savings if you harvest often.
Build Efficient Harvest Runs with Chipmunk
Use our guides and value lists to plan stacking, routes and smart purchases.