In Grow a Garden, Acorns are among the most important collectibles during the Nutty Fever event, especially if you’re working with the Chubby Chipmunk pet. These items are more than just event decorations — they’re a gateway to powerful rewards, rare gear, and event-exclusive cosmetics.
What Are Acorns in Grow a Garden?
Acorns are limited-time collectible items that spawn during the Nutty Fever event. When collected, they instantly grant you a random reward — anything from basic event gear to ultra-rare drops like the Pet Shard Nutty.
These Acorns are not a currency; they work like loot or event bonuses that appear dynamically in your garden. Every Acorn you collect directly contributes to faster event progress and better rewards.
How to Spawn Acorns
Acorns don’t appear on their own — they’re created by the Chubby Chipmunk pet, which is central to the Nutty Fever event.
Here’s how the spawn system works:
- Place the Chubby Chipmunk in your garden.
- Make sure it’s active — stored pets won’t trigger Acorn spawns.
- Let the Chipmunk eat crops.
- Every 118 seconds, the pet consumes one of your plants.
- An Acorn appears on the map.
- When this happens, a notification pops up on your screen saying an Acorn has spawned.
- Find and collect it.
- The Acorn spawns at a random location, so move quickly after seeing the notification.
Each Acorn you collect resets the cooldown, starting the next 118-second cycle for a new spawn.
How to Collect Acorns
Collecting Acorns is straightforward — simply run over the Acorn when you find it. The game automatically adds the reward to your inventory with no extra steps or menus.
Tip: During Nutty Fever, Acorns spawn more frequently, so stay active in your garden during these five-minute event bursts to maximize rewards.
All Possible Acorn Rewards
Each Acorn provides one random reward from a fixed drop pool. The rewards can range from functional to rare collectibles:
| Reward Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Event Lanterns | Decorative items themed for the Nutty event. |
| Watering Cans | Tools that help with faster plant growth. |
| Nutty Chests | Contain event-exclusive pets and seeds. |
| Pet Shard Nutty | The rarest Acorn drop, granting a pet the Nutty mutation. |
Collecting Acorns consistently is the only reliable way to get the Pet Shard Nutty, making them one of the most valuable items in the event.
Best Tips to Collect Acorns Efficiently
If you want to farm Acorns faster, here are proven strategies that experienced players use:
- Keep Your Chubby Chipmunk Active
- Your Chipmunk must be in the garden, not in your inventory. Only active pets trigger Acorn spawns.
- Stay Alert for Notifications
- Whenever an Acorn appears, the game notifies you. The sooner you collect it, the sooner the next spawn timer starts.
- Maintain a Full Garden
- The Chipmunk needs plants to eat. Always keep crops growing to prevent spawn delays.
- Play During Nutty Fever
- When Nutty Fever is active (triggered by submitting 1,500 crop points), Acorn spawns happen more often, and rewards tend to feel more frequent.
Can You Get Acorns Without the Chubby Chipmunk?
No — the Chubby Chipmunk is the exclusive source of Acorns. Without this pet in your garden, you won’t trigger any Acorn spawns. You can claim it for free from the center of the map during the event, so don’t miss it.
The Golden Acorn (Bonus Item)
Aside from standard Acorns, there’s also a special item called the Golden Acorn, introduced during the Fall Market Event.
It’s not part of the Nutty Fever event but worth mentioning for collectors.
- Effect: Resets a pet back to Age 1 and applies a random mutation (requires Age 40+).
- Value: Costs 10 billion Sheckles — one of the most expensive gears in the game.
- Availability: Limited, but still obtainable via the Marmot pet with a small drop chance.
Acorns are the core collectible mechanic in Grow a Garden’s Nutty Fever event. They’re simple to farm but incredibly rewarding when you’re consistent.
Keep your Chubby Chipmunk active, react quickly to spawn alerts, and maintain a healthy crop rotation — those three habits will guarantee you a steady stream of Acorns and a real shot at rare rewards like the Pet Shard Nutty or exclusive event furniture. Play Now
