Grow a Garden gets haunted in this Ghoul Garden update for Halloween. The lobby becomes an eerie space with mysterious orange decorations and a spooky atmosphere. This seasonal update comes with limited-time rewards such as pets, seeds, and cosmetics. The items must be unlocked with Candy Corns, the special event currency for players. This handbook details all possible ways to get Candy Corns fast.
Understanding Candy Corn’s Currency
Candy Corn is the primary currency for the Halloween event. They are not attainable with the normal in-game money. Instead, you’ll simply need to engage in certain event activities. The coins can only be gained for the duration of the Ghoul Garden update.
Stock up on Candy Corns before the fight, so that you get more rewards later. A limited-time premium item that goes away when the event ends. Shop wisely according to your gameplay needs.
Method One: Witch Cauldron Leaderboard
The Ghoul Garden update adds the Witch NPC to the hub. This character is the primary source of many Candy Corns.
How the Cauldron System Works
Go to the Witch and inspect her pot. You can turn in a variety of crops from your inventories. The cauldron comes with a percentage meter to show you how far you’ve gone in your contributions.
Have the cauldron one hundred percent full upon completion for rewards. Partial submissions do not receive awards. Work towards full rotations instead of pushing with the rear portion.
Leaderboard Rankings and Rewards
You will receive different random reward amounts depending on the ranking you occupy in the cauldron leaderboard. The more crops you contribute as a player, the higher you rise. Top places get a lot more Candy Corns compared to lower places.
The witch rewards the players at the end of each cycle. In addition to Candy Corns, you also have a shot at landing Spooky Eggs. Bonus items may be awarded to others.
Cauldron Cooldown Periods
After each round, rewards are given, and the cauldron goes on cooldown. During this time, you can’t turn in crops. Cooldown time will be different, so come back frequently.
Leverage cooldown to harvest extra crops. Organize a diversified selection of produce to strengthen your next contribution. Uncommon crops could give a better position on the leaderboard.
Method Two: Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin NPC
There’s another way to earn it, though, via a timed spawn. The Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin NPC is spawned occasionally during Halloween.
Spawn Location and Timing
The pumpkin NPC can be found to the right of the Witch. Leave two hours between each spawn time. Put on a timer so you don’t miss any.
The Jack-O-Lantern will last for five minutes. If you miss that window, you wait two more hours. Be aware of spawn times for maximum effect.
Reward System Differences
When a Jack-O-Lantern first appears, jump inside and move around. Their rewards are similar to those of the Witch’s Cauldron. You might get Candy Corns, Spooky Eggs, or other Halloween loot.
But this NPC actually has unique mechanics. Some exchanges bear no benefits whatsoever. The fact that it is arbitrary provides surprise but not stability, as we lose stability compared to the method for the Witch.
Maximizing Pumpkin Encounters
If you can, try to visit the game every two hours. You can even still use the Jack-O-Lantern with a fast login. Short sessions throughout the day really pile up those Candy Corns.
Team up with friends to distribute spawn notifications. Community coordination allows everyone to catch more spawns. Join Discord or social network servers for immediate notification.
Strategic Farming Tips
Use both methods for maximum Candy Corn gains. The Witch provides regular, predictable revenue. And the Pumpkin offers a bonus every two hours.
Crop Management Strategy
Plant quick-to-mature crops for constant cauldron donations. Fast harvest cycles will make sure you keep climbing the leaderboard. Focus on the crops that take less than an hour to grow.
Include variety in your garden site with various kinds. The Witch does not discriminate and will take whatever produce you have. A variety of crops ready to be harvested keeps everyone involved.
Time Management Approach
Join when many contributions are happening to move up the leaderboard. The more players online, the stiffer the competition. The better your timing, the bigger your quarterly ranking rewards.
Spend equal time harvesting and participating in the events. A neglected garden means you are already destroying money. Maintain a sustainable farming schedule.
Complete Halloween Shop Item List
Use your Candy Corns for exclusive Halloween gear. The store contains time-limited sections across a range of categories.
Seeds and Plants
There are seven different new varieties of seeds introduced into the mix that meet each of those.
- Bloodred Mushroom Seed has a dark look.
- Jack-O-Lantern Seed is a novelty gift item.
- Ghoul Root Seed is a rare, unique plant gene.
- Chicken Feed Seed is used for the seed that chickens eat.
- Its mystic meal is supplemented by Seer Vine Seed.
- Poison Apple Seed comes with fairy tale feels.
- Banesberry Seed and Hexberry Seed are also included in the set.
After the event ends, these star seeds will become unavailable. If you’re looking for permanent garden additions, prioritize seeds.
Decorative Items
Decorate your garden for Halloween.
- The Pumpkin Crate is a space-saving seasonal item storage.
- They build graveyards from tombstones and Caskets.
- The saddle has a gothic room full of both unlimited and brutality.
- Ghost Lantern gives some ghostly lighting.
- The Casket serves as a premium decorative item.
Combine various decorative features for original designs. Well-designed and executed theme gardens capture attention and imagination. Hold onto Candy Corns for a second decoration buy.
Exclusive Pets
There are four limited-edition pets in the Halloween update. Every pet has unique looks and animations.
- Pumpkin Rat is both adorable and creepy.
- Ghost Bear is your friendly ghostly friend.
- Wolf adds mysterious wild energy.
- Reaper is the perfect pet for Halloween.
You will need to invest quite a bit of Candy Corn into this rare friend. Select pets according to your taste and financial resources.
Special Eggs
Spooky Eggs have random spooky rewards. Exciting mystery items make for fun unboxing. In some eggs, the contents can be very special too.
Buy eggs if you like gambling. Sure, things are more of a known commodity. You want to balance your expenditures on eggs and direct purchases.
Prioritizing Your Purchases
Figure out how much Candy Corn you expect to earn total. Think about how many days are left in the event, time-wise. Spread out your currency among items.
For New Players
Focus on seeds first if you’re a new player. Permanent garden features deliver long-term value. Don’t bother with pricey pets until after you get your paws on some seeds.
Buy one or two tchotchkes for seasonal ambience. Total aesthetic design modding in the next updates. Grow your collection one update at a time.
For Veteran Players
Collectors need to focus on limited pets and decorations. These skins rarely come back in future patches. Get the full sets while you can so that you don’t miss any exclusive content.
Veterans are likely to have a sense, as they’re easily obtainable actual seeds from having played before. Put more budget into cosmetics. Show your commitment by collecting rare pets.
For Casual Players
Pick pieces that will reinforce your preferences for how you like to play. Decorators should purchase cosmetics, not seeds. Farmers gain the most from new plant types.
Don’t worry about all or nothing. Pick things that really will contribute to your enjoyment. Quality purchases beat quantity hoarding.
Event Duration Considerations
The Ghoul Garden expansion lasts only for a limited time. Look at official announcements for precise end dates. Align your farm schedule with the deadline.
Ramp up your efforts in that last week. You don’t run the risk of not getting what you want with last-minute buys. Some bide their time for possible bargains close to the end of events.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don’t spend Candy Corn on a duplicate item. Check your inventory before purchasing. And then there’s accidental double-buying, which can cut down the maximum amount of your purchase.
Don’t forget about the Pumpkin NPC spawns. These free options are enormously additive to income. Remind yourself to catch two-hour cycles regularly.
Never ignore the leaderboard competition. Higher ranks scale your Candy Corn gains. Participating in competition pays off handsomely for active players.
Advanced Earning Strategies
Join collaborative communities to share farming knowledge. Veteran players frequently find the perfect combination of crops. Learning from others speeds up the process for you.
Record how much you earn over time. Keep track of what works the best. The data-driven strategy becomes more efficient over time.
It can also be used to farm bonus rounds with secondary accounts. Some players farm multiple accounts at the same time. It is quite a time-consuming advanced method.
Final Recommendations
Free seasonal content is added in the Grow a Garden Halloween update. Candy Corns will also be able to unlock unique rewards not available anywhere else. Both of these methods are equally fair to all players.
Consistency is more important than the duration of any individual session. Regular participation accumulates rewards steadily. Even some casuals will get what they want through sheer pecking away.
Soak in the Halloween vibes and make some currency. The event is part seasonal celebration, part game advancement. Efficient and entertaining all at once, that’s entertainment.
Make purchases that suit your goals. All players have different preferences. Personalize your Halloween set as you like.
And, first and foremost, enjoy yourself at the Ghoul Garden event. Timed content makes games moments to remember. Join in on the fun to take full advantage of rewards and thrills for all things spooky this season.
