Thunderstorm – Grow a Garden Wiki
A powerful weather event that provides a significant growth boost and can cause mutations.
Thunderstorm
| Type | Standard |
| Effect | Rapid Growth |
| Duration | TBD |
Overview
Thunderstorm is one of the more intense weather events in Grow a Garden. During this weather, the sky darkens, thunder rumbles across the map, and lightning bolts occasionally strike nearby areas. It not only enhances the game’s atmosphere but also impacts plant growth and mutations, making it a high-risk yet rewarding weather for players.
Appearance
Dark clouds gather, heavy rain falls, and flashes of lightning illuminate the sky, followed by the sound of thunder.
Mechanics
- Growth Boost: Crops grow 50% faster while the storm is active.
- Mutation Chance: Each plant has a 50% chance to receive the Wet Mutation.
- Lightning Strikes: Crops that are directly hit by lightning gain the Shocked Mutation.
Thunderstorm Trivia
- Placing a Lightning Rod will attract up to three lightning strikes within its range before it disappears.
- There is a 10% chance for Thunderstorm to occur instead of Rain.
- During the period of August 2–3, 2025, thunderstorms appeared frequently throughout both day and night cycles.
- Some players speculated that certain weathers such as Frost, Thunderstorm, Acid Rain, and Tropical Rain were more common due to minor effects left over from the Cooking Event or possible admin testing, though this remains unconfirmed and is regarded as a community rumor.