
I’ve been grinding Grow a Garden almost obsessively since the Chubby Chipmunk update dropped this weekend, and let me tell you the Nutty Fever event is hands-down one of the most rewarding limited-time mechanics I’ve experienced in this game. Unlike those boring auto-trigger events that just happen while you’re AFK, this one requires active participation, strategic thinking, and a solid understanding of the point system. After spending countless hours perfecting my approach and helping dozens of players in my server, I’ve cracked the code on how to trigger this event efficiently and maximize every single reward.
The best part? Once you understand the mechanics, you can activate Nutty Fever multiple times per session, essentially putting your Chubby Chipmunk pet on steroids and unlocking that exclusive reward track faster than most players even figure out where the event NPC is located. This isn’t just another copy-paste guide I’m sharing the exact strategies, common mistakes to avoid, and optimization tips that took me hours of trial and error to discover.
Before diving into the how-to, let’s talk about what makes this event special. The Nutty Fever is a player-triggered limited-time event that’s part of the larger Chubby Chipmunk update. Think of it as the fall-themed successor to events like Kitchen Storm, but with a unique twist—instead of relying on RNG or waiting for specific server-wide timers, you’re in complete control.
Here’s what happens when you successfully trigger Nutty Fever:
The event was originally teased in the Discord leaks channel with chipmunk animations, and while many of us expected it to be part of Fall Market’s third week, the developers pivoted and created something entirely fresh. Honestly? I’m glad they did. The Seed Stages event that preceded this was mind-numbingly boring (seriously, who thought handing in Evo 3 fruits repeatedly was engaging content?), so Nutty Fever feels like a breath of fresh autumn air.
Look, I’ll be real with you—not every Grow a Garden update hits the mark. The Beantock duo felt repetitive, and the Busy Bee repeats got stale fast. But Nutty Fever? This one’s different, and I’ve found myself genuinely excited to log in and grind it out.
The satisfaction factor is insane. There’s something incredibly rewarding about watching that progress bar inch toward 1500 points, knowing that each plant submission is getting you closer to triggering the event. It’s like building up to a climax in a really good game—the anticipation makes the payoff that much sweeter.
I also love how it encourages strategic inventory management. Instead of just mindlessly harvesting and selling, I’m now planning my garden layout around event optimization. Do I spam tomatoes for quantity? Do I save my Divine-tier crops for maximum points? These decisions actually matter, and that layer of strategy keeps the gameplay engaging.
Plus, watching my Chubby Chipmunk absolutely demolish plants during Nutty Fever never gets old. That little guy goes from casually nibbling every few minutes to becoming an eating machine, and seeing the weight numbers climb rapidly is strangely satisfying. It’s the kind of dopamine hit that keeps me coming back for “just one more event trigger.”
The community aspect is underrated too. Everyone in my server coordinates Nutty Fever activations, and there’s this cool collaborative energy when acorns are flying everywhere and everyone’s chipmunks are going crazy simultaneously. It’s chaotic, fun, and exactly what a social farming game should feel like.
Alright, here’s where we get into the meat and potatoes. I’m going to walk you through the exact process I use every single time, with zero fluff.
Step 1: Prepare Your Inventory
Before even thinking about heading to the event area, you need to harvest every plant in your garden. I’m talking full inventory max out that sack capacity. This is crucial because you want to minimize trips back and forth. Pro tip: If you have any Garden Expansion Gamepasses or upgraded sack slots, now’s the time to leverage them.
Here’s my personal farming route for optimal harvesting:
Step 2: Locate the Nuts NPC
Head to the center of the lobby—you can’t miss it. There’s a huge event area with a cart full of acorns and a sign that reads “NUT ACORNS” (yeah, the grammar’s questionable, but we roll with it). The Nuts NPC is standing right there, and above his head, you’ll see a progress bar showing Nutty Fever Progress: 0/1500.
First time visiting? Grab your free Chubby Chipmunk pet from the “FREE CHIPMUNK” stand nearby. You’ll need this little guy placed in your garden to reap the full benefits of the event.
Step 3: Submit Your Plants
Now for the action. Walk up to Nuts and press ‘E’ to interact. You’ll see a menu with the option “Submit All Fruit”. Click it, and boom—every harvestable plant in your inventory gets converted into points.
Here’s what I love about this system: there’s no tedious “one at a time” clicking. It’s all batch processing, which respects your time. After submission, you’ll see the progress bar jump up, and a tally will show how many points you contributed.
Step 4: Rinse and Repeat
One submission won’t cut it. You need to hit 1500 total points to trigger the event. For most players with mixed-rarity gardens, this takes about 3-5 full inventory submissions.
My typical workflow:
Step 5: Activate Nutty Fever
Once you cross that 1500-point threshold, the magic happens. The sky immediately shifts to that gorgeous brownish-autumn aesthetic, acorns start spawning like crazy, and your Chubby Chipmunk loses its mind. The event lasts for a limited duration (I’ve clocked it at around 5-7 minutes per activation), so make the most of it.
During this window, your chipmunk will rapidly consume fruits and gain weight at an accelerated pace, which directly translates to faster reward track progression. More on that in the rewards section.
Not all plants are created equal, and this is where strategy comes into play. Each fruit you submit grants points based on its rarity tier. Here’s the complete breakdown I’ve personally verified:
Rarity Tier | Points Per Plant |
---|---|
Common | 2 Points |
Uncommon | 3 Points |
Rare | 4 Points |
Legendary | 5 Points |
Mythical | 6 Points |
Divine | 7 Points |
Prismatic | 8 Points |
Transcendent | 9 Points |
Quick math for the nerds: If you’re submitting all Common plants, you’d need 750 individual fruits to reach 1500 points. Compare that to Transcendent plants, where you’d only need 167 fruits. The difference is massive.
However—and this is crucial—mutations don’t affect point values. A Golden Tomato gives the same 2 points as a regular Tomato. This is important because many players waste time trying to get mutated plants for submissions, thinking they’ll earn more points. Save those mutated beauties for selling instead.
After running dozens of experiments across different garden setups, here are the strategies that work best:
The Speed Farmer Method (Best for beginners):
The Balanced Approach (My personal favorite):
The High-Roller Strategy (Best if you’re loaded):
I personally use the Balanced Approach because I’m not trying to burn through my Sheckles like crazy, but I also don’t want to spend 20 minutes farming tomatoes. Find what works for your playstyle and budget.
Okay, so you’ve triggered the event congrats! But here’s where most players leave value on the table. The event isn’t just about pretty acorns falling from the sky; it’s about strategically leveraging the active window to accelerate your Chubby Chipmunk’s weight gain.
Your free Chubby Chipmunk pet has a passive ability: “Occasionally eats a random fruit in the player’s garden and gains weight.” Under normal circumstances, this cooldown is pretty lengthy—I’ve timed it at around 2-3 minutes between feedings.
But during Nutty Fever? That cooldown drops to approximately 30 seconds. This means your chipmunk can eat 6-12 times more frequently during the event window, resulting in exponential weight gain compared to passive play.
Here’s my optimization checklist when Nutty Fever is active:
The weight gain directly correlates to your Event Reward Track progression. Each weight milestone unlocks new tiers of rewards, ranging from common seeds all the way up to exclusive pets like the Fortune Squirrel and Chinchilla.
During Nutty Fever, acorns spawn across the entire lobby, not just in your garden. I’ve found the best collection route is:
Most players ignore acorns outside their plot, which is a huge mistake. I’ve collected acorns that contained 20,000+ Sheckles and rare Fisher Berry seeds just by being thorough.
Look, I’ve fumbled this event in more ways than I care to admit. Here are the biggest rookie mistakes I see constantly:
Mistake #1: Submitting Mutated High-Value Plants
I watched a player submit a Celestial + Moonlit + Golden Pumpkin worth over 5 million Sheckles. My soul died a little. Mutations don’t add points, so you literally just donated millions for a measly 4-point contribution. Never submit mutated plants. Sell them first, then use profits to buy more common seeds.
Mistake #2: Not Preparing Your Garden Before Triggering
Some players trigger Nutty Fever with an empty or half-planted garden. This is like buying a concert ticket and showing up late—you’re wasting the event window. Always have your plot fully planted before that final submission.
Mistake #3: Forgetting to Place the Chubby Chipmunk
The pet doesn’t work from your inventory it has to be physically placed in your garden. I’ve seen players trigger the event and wonder why nothing’s happening. Check your pet menu and make sure that chipmunk is deployed.
Mistake #4: Submitting Plants You Need for Other Quests
This happened to me during my first run. I submitted everything including plants I needed for the Traveling Merchant’s quest. Now I had to wait for regrowth. Always keep a small stockpile of quest-specific plants in a separate area marked as favorites.
Mistake #5: Ignoring Server Population
During peak hours (right after update drops), servers are absolutely slammed. This can cause lag when submitting fruits, which is frustrating when you’re trying to trigger the event quickly. I recommend playing during off-peak hours (early morning or weekday afternoons) for smoother experience.
The rewards are where this event truly shines. As your Chubby Chipmunk gains weight through eating during Nutty Fever sessions, you’ll unlock progressively better rewards from the Event Tracker.
Weight Milestone Rewards (Verified):
The Fortune Squirrel deserves special mention—its ability has a 17% chance every 7 minutes to apply Jackpot Mutation (x50 money multiplier), making it arguably the best money-making pet in the game. Compare that to the Golden Goose’s measly 1% chance, and you’ll see why grinding to 40kg is absolutely worth it.
After hitting 50kg on my Chubby Chipmunk, here are the advanced strategies I wish I’d known from day one:
Tip #1: Use the “Admin Abuse” Head Start
Update events in Grow a Garden typically feature an “admin abuse” session about an hour before official launch (usually around 9:00 PM EST). If you can join during this window, you’ll have significantly less competition for server resources and can trigger your first Nutty Fever with minimal lag.
Tip #2: Coordinate with Server Friends
When multiple players trigger Nutty Fever simultaneously, the acorn spawn rate seems to increase (this might be confirmation bias, but I swear it’s true). Coordinate with your server to all submit around the same time for maximum chaos and rewards.
Tip #3: Maximize Garden Plot Efficiency
Each garden plot can hold a finite number of plants. Make sure you’re using Garden Plot Expansions if you have them, and arrange plants in dense grids. More plants = more food for your chipmunk = faster weight gain.
Tip #4: Leverage Pet Synergies
The Chubby Chipmunk isn’t the only pet that benefits from Nutty Fever. The Chinchilla (final reward) has a passive that makes other pets use abilities 3x in a row every 30 minutes. Pair this with your Raccoon or T-Rex for insane value generation during event windows.
Tip #5: Track Your Progress
I keep a simple spreadsheet of submission points per run. This helps me gauge whether I’m optimizing properly or if I need to adjust my planting strategy. Data-driven farming is efficient farming.
I’ve played through most major Grow a Garden events, and Nutty Fever sits comfortably in my top three. Here’s how it stacks up:
vs. Kitchen Storm: Similar submission mechanics but Nutty Fever has better rewards and more strategic depth with the weight system.
vs. Lunar Glow: Lunar Glow was more passive (just required the Owl pet placed), whereas Nutty Fever demands active participation. I prefer the engagement factor.
vs. Bizzy Bee: Bizzy Bee was fun but repetitive. Nutty Fever’s multiple triggers per session make it feel less grindy.
vs. Seed Stages: Don’t even get me started. Seed Stages was universally hated for good reason. Nutty Fever is infinitely better in every conceivable way.
vs. Fairy World: Fairy World had incredible whimsical energy and exploration elements. Nutty Fever doesn’t quite match that magic, but the tangible reward progression is more satisfying.
The sweet spot of Nutty Fever is accessibility—it doesn’t require complex quest chains or RNG luck. You put in the work, you get the rewards. That’s refreshing in a game that sometimes leans too heavily on gacha mechanics.
From my testing, each activation lasts approximately 5-7 minutes. The timer isn’t displayed, but you’ll know it’s over when the sky returns to normal and acorn spawns decrease.
Absolutely! There’s no cooldown between activations. As soon as one event ends, start farming again and submit another 1500 points. I’ve personally triggered it 4 times in a single two-hour session.
No, weight progress is permanent. Your chipmunk maintains its weight across sessions, so you can chip away at the 50kg goal over multiple days without penalty.
No, it’s individual per player. Your personal progress bar needs to hit 1500 points, and your activation only affects your chipmunk. However, other players can be in their own Nutty Fever simultaneously.
The pet remains in your collection permanently! It continues to function with its normal passive ability even after the seasonal event concludes. The only thing that goes away is the ability to unlock new event-exclusive rewards from the tracker.
This depends on your playstyle. If you have limited play time, go for higher rarity plants to minimize trips. If you enjoy the grind and want to save Sheckles, spam common plants. Both approaches work—I’ve done the math.
Yes! The favoriting system works perfectly for this. Mark any plants you want to protect, and your chipmunk will only target non-favorited crops during its feeding routine.
The developers typically release new codes with major updates. Check the official Discord and X/Twitter (@GrowaGardenRblx) for active codes. I recommend redeeming any codes immediately as they often expire within 24-48 hours.
The Nutty Fever event has completely revitalized my Grow a Garden experience. What started as curiosity about those leaked chipmunk animations turned into genuine excitement every time I see that progress bar creeping toward 1500. The satisfaction of watching my Chubby Chipmunk transform from a tiny nibbler into an absolute unit that weighs 50kg is genuinely rewarding, and the exclusive pets I’ve unlocked through the reward track have fundamentally improved my farming efficiency.
Whether you’re a casual player who logs in for 20 minutes daily or a grinder pushing for top leaderboard spots, Nutty Fever offers something valuable. The mechanics are intuitive enough that beginners won’t feel overwhelmed, but the optimization potential is deep enough that veterans can min-max to their hearts’ content.
My biggest piece of advice? Don’t sleep on this event. These seasonal updates don’t last forever, and the exclusive rewards (especially that Fortune Squirrel) are too good to miss. Stock up on seeds, prepare your garden layout, and start grinding those 1500-point submissions. Your future self—and your absurdly wealthy Chubby Chipmunk—will thank you.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I have acorns to collect and a weight milestone to hit. Happy farming, and may your mutations be golden!