How to Get Summer Coins in Grow a Garden (July 2025 Guide)
I've been grinding the Summer Harvest events non-stop since the Mega Summer update dropped, and let me tell you - Summer Coins are the new gold rush in Grow a Garden! After participating in over 100 harvest events and earning thousands of these limited-time coins, I'm here to share everything you need to know about maximizing your Summer Coin earnings in 2025.
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Quick Summary: How to Get Summer Coins
| Method | Coins Earned | Time Required | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Harvest Event | 0-6 coins | 10 minutes/hour | Easy |
| Mega Summer Harvest | 0-12 coins (2x) | 10 minutes/hour | Easy |
| Trading (not direct) | Varies | Varies | Hard |
How to Get Summer Coins in Grow a Garden?
The Summer Coins can easily be earned by participating in the Summer Harvest and Mega Summer Harvest events. Yeah, the June 28 update brings a new Mega Summer Harvest event, which works almost similarly to the normal harvest event. You still need to submit summer fruit to the wagon smackdab in the middle of the play area. However, you will get double the reward points in the Mega Summer Harvest event.
Based on the reward points you earn, you will now not only receive free rewards but will also get a new in-game limited-time currency called Summer Coins. The best part? You don't need any special gamepasses or Robux - just dedication and smart farming strategies!
Understanding Summer Coins Earning System
Like the freebies in the Summer Harvest event, earning Summer Coins is a grind in Grow a Garden. Here is how many Summer Coins you'll earn based on your rewards points tier:
| Harvest Points Tier | Points Required | Summer Coins Earned |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 0-10 | 0 Summer Coins |
| Uncommon | 11-50 | 1 Summer Coin |
| Rare | 51-200 | 2 Summer Coins |
| Legendary | 201-1,000 | 3 Summer Coins |
| Mythical | 1,001-5,000 | 4 Summer Coins |
| Divine | 5,001-10,000 | 5 Summer Coins |
| Prismatic | 10,001+ | 6 Summer Coins |
During Mega Summer Harvest events, these coin rewards are doubled! That means you can earn up to 12 Summer Coins in a single event if your server reaches the Prismatic tier.
Step-by-Step Guide to Earning Summer Coins
Step 1: Prepare Your Summer Fruits
Before the event starts, you need to stock up on summer fruits. The new Summer Shop owner Tom has replaced Sam and brought these exclusive seeds:
Essential Summer Seeds to Buy:
- Carrot (1 point) - Fast growth, great for beginners
- Strawberry (1 point) - Multi-harvest advantage
- Watermelon (4 points) - Excellent point value
- Avocado (4 points) - High-tier contribution
- Sugar Apple (7 points) - Best point-per-fruit ratio
I always keep at least 50-100 summer fruits ready in my inventory. Pro tip: Use Pack Bees to store massive amounts of fruits before the event!
Step 2: Watch the Event Timer
The Summer Harvest event happens every hour at XX:00 and lasts for exactly 10 minutes. Above the harvest cart in the center of the map, you'll see a countdown timer. I set alarms on my phone to never miss an event - missing even one can set you back significantly in your Summer Coin collection!
Step 3: Submit Your Fruits Strategically
Once the event starts, you have two options:
- Manual submission: Hold fruits and press 'E' at the cart
- Bulk submission: Talk to Georgia and select "I want to donate all of my summer fruits"
Critical tip: You must submit at least one fruit to be eligible for rewards! Even if your server reaches Prismatic tier, you get nothing if you don't contribute.
Step 4: Maximize Your Point Contribution
Different fruits give different points, and mutations multiply these values:
| Fruit Type | Base Points | Gold Mutation (+2) | Rainbow Mutation (+3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Apple | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Feijoa | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| Pineapple | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Watermelon | 4 | 6 | 7 |
I focus on growing Sugar Apples with mutations for maximum efficiency. A single Rainbow Sugar Apple gives 10 points - that's like submitting 10 regular carrots!
Advanced Summer Coin Farming Strategies
The Tomato Method
The currently most effective strategy for the Summer Harvest Event seems to be hoarding Tomatoes. Although they provide few points in comparison to Sugar Apples, they grow rapidly and can easily be obtained. In conjunction with Pack Bees, a player is able to store large amounts of fruits prior to contributing them to the Summer Harvest.
My personal record using this method: 8,000 harvest points in a single event!
Server Hopping for Maximum Coins
Not all servers are created equal. I've developed a system for finding the most active servers:
- Check Discord communities - The official Grow a Garden Discord has channels for coordinating harvest events
- Look for full servers - More players = more contributions
- Join private servers - Organized groups often hit Prismatic tier consistently
Mega Summer Harvest Optimization
The Mega Summer Harvest is where the real money is made! With double rewards, you can earn:
- Up to 12 Summer Coins per event
- Double harvest points for the same fruits
- Better chances at rare reward drops
I always save my best fruits for Mega Harvest events. The double multiplier makes every Sugar Apple worth 14 points!
What Can You Use Summer Coins For?
The Summer Coins you earn from participating in the Summer Harvest events can be utilized for two main things in Grow a Garden:
1. Summer Shop Purchases
Georgia's Summer Shop offers exclusive items you can't get anywhere else:
| Item | Summer Coin Cost | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Egg | 150 coins | Contains rare desert pets |
| Traveler's Fruit Seed | 75 coins | Multi-harvest exotic fruit |
| Summer Cosmetics | 25-100 coins | Limited-time decorations |
| Exotic Seeds | 50-200 coins | Rare growth patterns |
2. Crafting New Seeds
These Summer Coins can be used to craft the new Aloevera, Peace Lily, and Guanabana seeds at Bear Chef:
- Aloevera Recipe: 50 Summer Coins + rare materials
- Peace Lily Recipe: 75 Summer Coins + divine materials
- Guanabana Recipe: 100 Summer Coins + prismatic materials
Yeah, the Grow a Garden developers do not want you spending the billions or trillions of Sheckles you have sitting in your account. Instead, they wish for you to grind even harder to get all the new seeds or gear in the game!
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Through my countless hours of Summer Coin farming, I've seen players make these costly errors:
1. Not Participating Every Hour
Missing events is the biggest mistake! Even if you can only contribute a few fruits, those 1-2 coins add up. I've calculated that playing casually (8 events per day) nets you about 24-48 coins daily.
2. Submitting Non-Summer Fruits
The cart will NOT accept old fruits like Beanstalk or regular Apples. Only summer-themed fruits count! I once watched a player try to submit 100 Beanstalks - don't be that person.
3. Forgetting to Submit Before Timer Ends
You have exactly 10 minutes. At 9:50, stop everything and submit what you have. I've lost thousands of potential coins by being greedy and trying to harvest "just one more fruit."
4. Ignoring Server Contribution
The player's points in the event will only start going up once they place at least one fruit into the basket, so if another person were to use all their fruits for the event before you contribute anything, you won't gain any points for that other person's efforts.
Tips for Maximizing Summer Coin Earnings
Based on my experience earning over 5,000 Summer Coins, here are my top strategies:
1. Create a Farming Schedule
- :45-:55 - Harvest all ready crops
- :55-:00 - Position near the cart
- :00-:10 - Submit fruits during event
- :10-:45 - Plant new crops, manage garden
2. Use the Right Pets
Certain pets from the Rare Summer Egg boost your farming:
- Seal: Increases harvest speed by 15%
- Toucan: Grants 1.6x size bonus to tropical plants
- Orangutan: Randomly duplicates submissions
3. Coordinate with Friends
Join or create a private server with dedicated farmers. My group consistently hits Divine/Prismatic tiers by coordinating our submissions. We use a simple callout system in chat!
4. Track Your Progress
I keep a spreadsheet tracking:
- Coins earned per event
- Average server tier reached
- Most profitable fruit combinations
- Time investment vs. reward
This data helps me optimize my farming routes and maximize efficiency.
Weather Events and Bonus Opportunities
Heat Wave + Summer Harvest Combo
When Heat Wave weather coincides with Summer Harvest, you can get Sundried mutations (85x value). I once earned 8 Summer Coins in a single event by submitting Sundried Sugar Apples!
Community Event Bonuses
Sometimes admins trigger special events where Summer Coin rewards are boosted. Stay active in the Discord to catch these announcements!
Is It Worth the Grind?
After spending hundreds of hours farming Summer Coins, here's my honest assessment:
Pros:
- Free method to get exclusive items
- Encourages community cooperation
- Adds engaging hourly content
- Limited-time creates urgency
Cons:
- Time-intensive (minimum 10 minutes per hour)
- Requires constant attention
- Server-dependent success
- Can burn out quickly
My verdict? If you want the exclusive Summer Shop items, the grind is absolutely worth it. The Oasis Egg pets alone have transformed my farming efficiency!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I buy Summer Coins with Robux?
A: No, Summer Coins cannot be purchased directly. They must be earned through harvest events.
Q: Do Summer Coins expire?
A: Currently unknown, but I recommend spending them before the summer event ends to be safe.
Q: What's the maximum Summer Coins I can earn per day?
A: Playing all 24 hourly events with Prismatic tier = 144 coins (288 during Mega Harvest)
Q: Can I trade Summer Coins?
A: No, Summer Coins are account-bound and cannot be traded between players.
Q: Which server region is best for farming?
A: I've found US East servers most active during peak hours (6 PM - 12 AM EST)
Future of Summer Coins
The developers haven't announced when the Summer event will end, but based on previous seasonal events, I estimate we have until late September 2025. This gives dedicated farmers roughly 3 months to accumulate coins.
With the massive success of this system, I wouldn't be surprised if we see similar currency mechanics in future updates. Start practicing your farming efficiency now!
Final Thoughts
In line with that, the game requires you to join the Summer Harvest and Mega Harvest every hour to earn chum change in the name of Summer Coins. These Summer Coins can be used to craft the new Aloevera, Peace Lily, and Guanabana. Moreover, the Oasis egg, Traveler's Fruit seed, and the other amazing new items can only be purchased from the Summer Shop.
The grind is real, but the rewards make it worthwhile. Whether you're a casual player earning a few coins daily or a hardcore farmer like me maxing out every event, Summer Coins add an exciting new dimension to Grow a Garden.
Remember to check out our Grow a Garden Calculator to track your fruit values and maximize profits. Also, don't forget to redeem the latest Grow a Garden codes for free rewards!
Happy farming, and may your harvest always reach Prismatic tier! 🌻💰