How to Feed NPCs in Grow a Garden: Complete Guide

Grow a Garden has evolved significantly since the Cooking Event, introducing mechanics that let you feed NPCs (non-player characters) for unique rewards. Whether you want rare seeds, pets, or friendship bonuses, knowing how to properly feed NPCs can make a big difference in your gardening adventure.

What is an NPC?

An NPC, or non-player character, is any character in the game that you cannot directly control. Examples include Sam at the Seed Stall, Steven, or even event-specific characters. While you don’t play as them, feeding certain NPCs unlocks rewards, increases friendship levels, and sometimes even opens up new shop items.

Feeding NPCs adds a layer of strategy to the game. Choosing the right meal, timing your feedings, and understanding cooldowns can optimize rewards and progression.

How to Feed NPCs

Feeding NPCs is simple but requires attention to timing and meal type:

1. Cook or obtain food

   • If you don’t have ready-made meals, you’ll need to use the Cooking Kit.

   • Combine ingredients to create recipes. Higher-tier meals give better rewards.

2. Equip the food

   • On PC: Walk up to the NPC holding the food and press E.

   • On mobile: Tap the NPC while holding the food.

3. Observe the outcome

   • Friendship points increase, which can unlock new items or shop features.

   • Some NPCs provide event rewards depending on the food tier or rarity.

Important Notes:

• Most NPCs can only be fed once per 24 hours.

• Pay attention to the type of food each NPC prefers. Certain NPCs may provide bonus points if their favorite meals are given.

• Higher rarity meals often result in more friendship points and better rewards.

Feedable NPCs in Grow a Garden

Here’s a table summarizing the NPCs you can feed, what they like, and what rewards they provide:

Detailed Guide to Feeding Sam

Sam is one of the most important NPCs to feed because he unlocks unique seeds. Feeding him strategically is essential:

Step 1: Prepare Meals

• Cook different meals using the Cooking Kit.

• Rare or high-tier meals give more friendship points, so save your best meals for Sam if you want faster progression.

Step 2: Feeding Mechanics

• Hold a meal in front of Sam to feed him.

• Feeding Sam triggers a friendship progress bar above his head, showing how close you are to the next level.

• You can feed him once every 24 hours, so timing matters.

Step 3: Friendship Levels & Rewards

• Each friendship level unlocks new items in Sam’s shop.

• After reaching 15 points (Friendship Level 2), a new shop page opens with four exclusive seeds, which restock hourly.

• Higher-level friendship allows access to seeds unavailable to players with lower friendship points.

Step 4: Strategic Tips

• Consider waiting to feed Sam until you have the highest tier meal available to maximize points.

• Track cooldowns carefully to ensure consistent progression.

• Pay attention to seasonal or event-specific meals, as they may yield bonus points or special rewards.

Tips for Maximizing NPC Rewards

1. Plan your cooking: Focus on meals that provide the most points or rare items.

2. Prioritize rare NPCs: Feeding event NPCs like Chris P. during limited events often gives better rewards.

3. Track cooldowns: Feeding at exactly 24-hour intervals keeps progression efficient.

4. Save meals for high-value NPCs: Some NPCs give better rewards depending on friendship level or meal rarity.

Feeding NPCs in Grow a Garden is more than a casual mechanic—it’s a strategy. By understanding meal types, NPC preferences, cooldowns, and friendship mechanics, you can unlock rare items, seeds, and other rewards faster. Make sure to cook thoughtfully, feed consistently, and watch your garden—and your NPC relationships—flourish!

By consistently feeding NPCs and increasing your friendship levels, you’ll unlock rare seeds, exclusive items, and other exciting rewards in Grow a Garden. Remember to plan your meals carefully and check cooldowns to maximize your progress. With higher friendship levels, you can even access special shops where you can buy Grow A Garden pets to decorate your garden and make your gardening experience even more fun and rewarding.