How to Get Chi Points in Grow a Garden Roblox (March 2026)
Getting Chi Points in Grow a Garden has become essential for accessing the exclusive Zen Shop and its game-changing items. With the recent Zen update transforming the farming landscape, understanding how to efficiently earn and spend Chi Points can make the difference between mediocre profits and massive wealth in 2026.
The Zen update introduced a completely new economy centered around the Tranquil mutation and Chi Points currency. Unlike previous event currencies like Summer Coins or Honey, Chi Points require specific strategies and optimal timing to maximize your earnings. I’ve spent countless hours testing different methods and can confidently say that mastering Chi Point farming is crucial for any serious Grow a Garden player.
How to Get Chi Points in Grow a Garden Roblox?
Chi Points are earned by submitting fruits with the Tranquil mutation to specific NPCs in the center of the play area. Chi Points can be earned by submitting fruits with the Tranquil mutation to the Raccoon NPC at the center of the play area. There are two primary NPCs you can trade with, each serving different purposes in the Zen ecosystem.
Method 1: Trade with Brown Raccoon NPC
The primary method for earning Chi Points involves the Brown Raccoon NPC who manages the Zen Shop. Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Locate the Brown Raccoon – Head to the central area of the map and find the Brown Raccoon standing beside Monk Unk NPC
- Interact with the Raccoon – Press ‘E’ key to interact with the Brown Raccoon
- Choose Trading Option – Select either:
- “Take all my Tranquil plants” – Submits all Tranquil mutated fruits at once
- “Take this plant” – Submits only the fruit you’re currently holding
Based on the plant’s rarity, you will be rewarded with Chi points according to the value table below.
Method 2: Complete Zen Quests
Zen Quests are special tasks given by Monk Unc. You’ll receive three random quests at a time, and you can choose to complete them or skip a quest by paying 89 coins. This method provides an alternative way to earn Chi Points without relying solely on Tranquil mutations.
Available Zen Quests include:
- Plant 3 Monoblooma Seeds
- Plant 20 Tomato Seeds
- Plant 15 Bamboo Seeds
- Plant 1 Mango Seed
- Grow a Bunny to Age 10
- Grow a Shiba Inu to Age 10
- Plant 25 Bamboo Seeds
- Plant 5 Apple Seeds
- Plant 10 Dragon Fruit Seeds
- Harvest Tranquil Mutation 5 Times
- Craft 1 Reclaimer
- Earn 1,500 Coins
Every time you complete a quest, you’ll earn Chi, which you can use to buy items in the Zen event.
Method 3: Submit to Monk Unk (Secondary Chi Source)
While the Brown Raccoon is the primary Chi source, you can also get some Chi Points by submitting Tranquil mutated plants to Unk the Monk NPC and growing the Tree behind him. This method serves dual purposes – growing the Zen Tree to unlock shop items while earning bonus Chi Points.
Chi Points Value (March 2026)
The amount of Chi Points you receive depends entirely on the rarity tier of your Tranquil mutated fruit. Higher rarity plants will help players earn more Chi points, with Transcendent fruit giving 8 Chi Points.
| Fruit Rarity | Chi Points Earned |
|---|---|
| Common | 1 Chi |
| Uncommon | 2 Chi |
| Rare | 3 Chi |
| Legendary | 4 Chi |
| Mythical | 5 Chi |
| Divine | 6 Chi |
| Prismatic | 7 Chi |
| Transcendent | 8 Chi |
Understanding this value system is crucial for optimizing your Chi farming strategy. Focus on growing higher-tier crops before the Zen Aura events to maximize your Chi Point earnings per harvest.
How to Get Tranquil Mutation in Grow A Garden?
To earn Chi Points, you must first obtain fruits with the Tranquil mutation. The new Tranquil mutation boasts a 20x sale value multiplier in the game, making it valuable both for selling and Chi Point farming.
Zen Aura Weather Event
Zen Aura is a new Grow a Garden weather event that occurs every 1 hour. Once it happens, the sky is filled with maple leaves and white cloud lines. The Zen Aura event runs for 10 minutes and sends a blue aura to the garden, applying the Tranquil mutation to random fruits.
Zen Aura Event Strategy:
- Event occurs every hour for 10 minutes
- You can find a timer behind the Unk Monk in the event hub to know when the next event starts
- Clear your garden of existing fruits before the event starts
- Plant fast-growing, multi-harvest crops like tomatoes
- Use sprinklers to accelerate growth during the event
Tanchozuru Pet Method
The second way to get this mutation is by using the Tanchozuru pet obtained from the Zen eggs in the game. This pet has a 5.23% chance to apply the Tranquil mutation on any plant or fruit within its range every 10.22 minutes.
The Tanchozuru pet provides consistent Tranquil mutations outside of Zen Aura events, making it invaluable for continuous Chi Point farming.
Pet Tranquil Mutation
In the newly added Zen shop, you will find a Pet shard Tranquil at the bottom of the list. This shard can be used to mutate your pets with the Tranquil mutation, and therefore those pets gain another passive ability to apply the Tranquil mutation on your garden’s harvests at regular intervals.
What to Buy with Chi Points? Zen Shop Items 2026
Chi Points have a single use. You can use Chi to buy new items from the Zen Shop. The Zen Shop contains exclusive items that can’t be obtained anywhere else in the game.
Complete Zen Shop Item List
| Item | Rarity | Price (Chi) | Tree Level Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Seed Pack | Rare | 12 | 0 |
| Zen Egg | Legendary | 30 | 0 |
| Hot Spring | Divine | 30 | 0 |
| Zen Sand | Rare | 15 | 0 |
| Zenflare | Rare | 6 | 1 |
| Zen Crate | Legendary | 15 | 2 |
| Soft Sunshine | Legendary | 20 | 3 |
| Koi | Mythical | 45 | 4 |
| Zen Gnome Crate | Mythical | 15 | 5 |
| Spiked Mango | Mythical | 75 | 6 |
| Pet Shard Tranquil | Divine | 100 | 7 |
Priority Purchase Recommendations
Based on extensive testing and profit analysis, here are the essential items to prioritize:
- Pet Shard Tranquil (100 Chi) – This is a must-have item as it allows you to mutate your pet with the Tranquil mutation. This will enable you to get more Tranquil mutated fruits, and in turn, more Chi as well
- Zen Egg (30 Chi) – The Zen Egg has a chance to give you the Kitsune pet, who not only steals fruits from other gardens but also applies the Chakra mutation
- Zen Seed Pack (12 Chi) – The new Zen seed pack can grant you the latest seeds, along with the rarest of them all, the Maple Apple seed
- Spiked Mango (75 Chi) – A new potential plant in the game that can earn you lots of profit
Growing the Zen Tree
Understanding the Zen Tree system is crucial because some items in the shop are locked from the beginning. They can easily be unlocked by growing the Zen Tree a certain number of times.
Zen Tree Upgrade Requirements
Zen is what helps you grow the tree behind Unk the Monk in the Zen Event hub. Simply go to the monk and submit your Tranquil fruits. By submitting Tranquil fruits to Unk the Monk, you can get Zen and complete the bar above him.
The Zen Tree has 7 upgrade levels, each unlocking new items in the Zen Shop and providing valuable rewards including Zen Seed Packs, Chi Points, crates, and Zen Pet Eggs.
Advanced Chi Point Farming Strategies (2026)
Tomato Method for Zen Aura Events
The most efficient Chi Point farming strategy involves the “Tomato Method”:
- Pre-Event Setup – Plant your entire garden with tomatoes 5 minutes before each Zen Aura event
- Quick Growth – Tomatoes grow in just 30 seconds and cost only 5 Sheckles each
- Mass Harvesting – With 100+ tomato plants, you can potentially get 100+ Tranquil mutations per event
- Immediate Trading – Submit all Tranquil tomatoes to the Brown Raccoon for instant Chi Points
Multi-Harvest Crop Strategy
Planting crops that give you multiple harvests at once can also help you get more Tranquil mutations once the event arrives. Focus on crops like:
- Paradise Petals
- Candy Blossom
- Sunflower
- Honeysuckle
These multi-harvest crops continue producing fruits, giving multiple chances for Tranquil mutations during each Zen Aura event.
Pet Optimization
Combine multiple Tranquil mutation sources for maximum efficiency:
- Use Tanchozuru pet for passive Tranquil application
- Apply Pet Shard Tranquil to multiple pets
- Position pets strategically around high-value crops
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Not Contributing to Zen Tree Growth
Many players focus solely on Chi Point farming and ignore the Zen Tree. This is a mistake because higher tree levels unlock the most valuable Zen Shop items, including the game-changing Pet Shard Tranquil.
Selling Tranquil Fruits Instead of Trading
While the Tranquil mutation boosts the sale value of fruits by 20 times, selling them for Sheckles instead of trading for Chi Points is often less valuable long-term. The exclusive Zen Shop items provide benefits that far outweigh immediate cash gains.
Poor Timing During Zen Aura Events
Just before the Zen Aura event starts in the game, you should pick up all the harvests. So, as the new fruits or flowers grow in your crops, they will have a better chance of getting the new mutation.
Ignoring Zen Quests
Focus on Easy Quests First Some quests like planting tomato or apple seeds are fast to complete. Prioritize them before moving on to longer ones like aging pets.
Chi Point Economics and Trading
Shop Restocking Strategy
You can now use Sheckles to restock the Zen shop to get new stock for limited items. The shop restocks every 1 hour, but you can force restocks using Sheckles when needed.
Initial restock costs start at 500 million Sheckles and increase with each use, so plan your restocks strategically around high-value item availability.
Long-term Investment Strategy
The Zen Shop operates on a limited-time basis, similar to previous event shops. This means Chi Points and Zen Shop items will likely become unavailable once the Zen event ends. Priority should be:
- Secure Pet Shard Tranquil first for long-term Tranquil generation
- Invest in Zen Eggs for rare pet chances
- Stock up on Zen Seed Packs for future planting
- Consider cosmetic items only after securing functional items
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Chi Points Not Appearing
- Ensure you’re trading with the correct Brown Raccoon NPC (not Monk Unk)
- Verify your fruits have the Tranquil mutation (white aura with Japanese characters)
- Check that you’re selecting the correct trading option in the dialogue
Zen Shop Items Locked
All Zen Shop items beyond the first four require Zen Tree upgrades. Submit Tranquil fruits to Monk Unk to grow the tree and unlock higher-tier items.
Tranquil Mutations Not Appearing
- Wait for the next Zen Aura event (occurs hourly)
- Ensure your crops are ready to harvest during the event window
- Consider investing in Tanchozuru pet or Pet Shard Tranquil for consistent mutations
Related Grow a Garden Guides
For players looking to maximize their Zen event success, check out these related guides:
- Best Crops Tier List – Learn which crops provide the best Chi Point potential
- Pet Treats and Toys Guide – Optimize your pets for better Tranquil mutation rates
- Summer Harvest Event Guide – Master previous event mechanics to excel in Zen events
- Friendship Pot Guide – Team up with friends for collaborative benefits
- DNA Machine Upgrade Guide – Understand other upgrade systems in the game
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do Zen Aura events occur?
Zen Aura is a new Grow a Garden weather event that occurs every 1 hour and lasts for 10 minutes. You can track the timer behind Monk Unk to know exactly when the next event starts.
What’s the maximum Chi Points I can earn per fruit?
Transcendent fruit giving 8 Chi Points is the maximum you can earn from a single Tranquil mutated fruit. Focus on growing Transcendent-tier crops for optimal Chi Point farming.
Can I stack multiple pets with Tranquil mutations?
Yes! This shard can be used to mutate your pets with the Tranquil mutation, and therefore those pets gain another passive ability to apply the Tranquil mutation on your garden’s harvests at regular intervals. You can apply Pet Shard Tranquil to multiple pets for increased mutation frequency.
Do I lose Chi Points when the event ends?
The Zen event is limited-time, similar to previous events. While the exact end date hasn’t been announced, it’s recommended to spend Chi Points on valuable items rather than hoarding them, as they may become unusable when the event concludes.
What happens if I miss submitting fruits during Zen Aura?
Missing a Zen Aura event means losing potential Tranquil mutations for that hour. However, if you have Tanchozuru pets or Pet Shard Tranquil mutations active, you’ll still get Tranquil fruits between events, just at a slower rate.
Is it better to sell Tranquil fruits or trade them for Chi Points?
While Tranquil fruits have a 20x sale multiplier, trading them for Chi Points to access exclusive Zen Shop items is generally more valuable long-term. The Pet Shard Tranquil alone provides permanent passive income that outweighs immediate cash sales.
How do I unlock the expensive Zen Shop items?
Items like Spiked Mango (75 Chi) and Pet Shard Tranquil (100 Chi) require growing the Zen Tree to specific levels. Submit Tranquil fruits to Monk Unk to grow the tree and unlock these high-tier items.
Can I trade Chi Points with other players?
No, Chi Points are account-bound currency and cannot be traded between players. However, you can trade the items purchased from the Zen Shop with other players.
Mastering Chi Points in Grow a Garden requires understanding the interconnected systems of Tranquil mutations, Zen Aura events, and strategic shop investments. The key to success lies in optimizing your farming strategy around hourly Zen Aura events while building long-term passive income through pets and multi-harvest crops.
Remember that the Zen event is limited-time, making every Chi Point precious. Focus on acquiring the Pet Shard Tranquil first, as it provides the foundation for sustainable Tranquil mutation generation. From there, diversify into Zen Eggs and Seed Packs to maximize your long-term benefits.
The peaceful nature of the Zen update offers a refreshing break from the chaos of previous events, but don’t let the tranquil atmosphere fool you – efficient Chi Point farming requires active participation and strategic thinking. Stay engaged with the community through the official Discord servers, track Zen Aura timers religiously, and always prioritize function over form when making Zen Shop purchases.
Whether you’re a casual gardener or a dedicated farmer, the Chi Point system rewards consistent effort and smart resource management. Start implementing these strategies today, and watch your Zen Shop collection grow alongside your profits in 2026!