How to plant and grow vegetables in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

❘ Published: 2024-03-20T16:29:39

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Now is a great time to try Animal Crossing New Horizons, with the 2.0 update launching earlier this month.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows players to grow their own plants and vegetables. So, here’s a guide highlighting everything you need to know about growing your own vegetables.

During your time with your lovely villagers, you’ll be getting up to some wholesome activities. Whether it is cooking tasty treats or listening to some brilliant tunes, soon enough you’ll also be getting around to planting crops in your lush garden.

The 2.0 update of Animal Crossing introduced the feature to be able to grow vegetables such as tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkins, and carrots. So, here’s how you can get started on your path to crop greatness in Animal Crossing.

A screenshot the Happy Home Paradise update in Animal Crossing New Horizons.

The latest update adds plenty of new features to the game.

How to get vegetable seeds in New Horizons

To get stuck into the fun of growing your own crops, you’ll need some seeds/starts to begin with. Here is how you can get them:

Find Leif to acquire some seeds/starts from him. Once you’ve located him, strike up a conversation by choosing the “I’m here to shop!” option.
This will activate a shopping menu, where you can browse various products and acquire as many seeds/starts as you need.
Each seed/start will cost you 280 bells, or alternatively, you buy five for 1,400 bells. If you haven’t met Leif yet, after he visited your island, you can unlock him at Harv’s Island Plaza.

How to plant vegetable seeds in New Horizons

After you’ve all the supplies you need, it is time to start planting them. Here’s how to grow your crops:

Find a part of your island to plant your seeds/starts.
Dig a hole and plant your seed or start inside it.
Water this spot every day.
After seven days have passed, harvest your crops!

Once you’ve harvested your crops for the first time, they will revert back to the Day 2 state. This means you’ll only need to wait three days before you can harvest again.

There you have it, everything you need to know about planting and growing vegetables in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Check out some other guides below: