The Maelstrom mutation in Grow a Garden was added as part of the Beanstalk update on 23 August 2025, and can only be attained by combining other existing mutations. This mutation will give crops a x100 multiplier.
As is the case with a lot of plant mutations in Grow a Garden, you’ll need to be on the look out for the right weather event, but there are pets that can help with this too. Let’s take a look at how to get the Maelstrom mutation!
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How to get Maelstrom mutation in Grow a Garden
To get a Maelstrom mutation, you need to first get both the Tempestuous mutation and Cyclonic mutation in Grow a Garden. In combination, these create the Maelstrom mutation (this will remove and replace both prior mutations).
First things first, you will need to combine both the Windstruck and Twisted mutations to create the Tempestuous mutation – or at least, this is what we believe causes the mutation (thanks, IGN). The Windstruck mutation can be triggered by the Windy or Gale weather events, the Pterodactyl pet, or by using the Windstruck Mutation Spray which can be purchased from the Travelling Mutation Sprays Merchant.
Here’s what the Windstruck mutation looks like. | Image credit: Eurogamer/The Garden Game
To then get the Twisted mutation, you’ll need the Tornado weather event or the Pterodactyl pet (yes, this pet can cause both the Windstruck and Twisted mutations).
Both the Windstruck and Twisted mutations, in combination, will – hopefully – create the Tempestuous mutation. That’s step one complete!
Secondly, you’ll then want to get your hands on the Cyclonic mutation (on the same crop that has the Tempestuous mutation). This is done by having a Griffin pet from a Skyroot Chest, who will trigger a cyclone in your garden every 15 minutes. Sadly, there’s only a 1% chance of getting a Griffin pet from these chests.
Once you have both the Tempestuous and Cyclonic mutations on a crop, they will combine to create the Maelstrom mutation!
To summarise how to get the Maelstrom mutation:
Combine both the Windstruck and Twisted mutations (which you can get from weather events) to get the Tempestuous mutation.
Combine the Tempestuous mutation with the Cyclonic mutation (which you can get from the Griffin pet’s ability) to get the Maelstrom mutation.
Hope you manage to get the Maelstrom mutation! And need more help? Check out our Grow and Garden tips and tricks page, or our list of the latest codes.
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