Master the hidden mechanics of Grow a Garden cooking! Learn how plant weight, Chris P.'s craving system, and food points work together to maximize your rewards.
Fast cooking (2-4 minutes) but lower food points
Moderate cooking (4-7 minutes) with balanced rewards
Slow cooking (7-15 minutes) but maximum food points
Food Points = Base Recipe Points × (Plant Weight / 10)
Higher food points = better rewards from Chris P.
Cook Time = Base Time + (Plant Weight × 0.2 seconds)
Heavier plants take longer but are worth the wait!
Chris P. randomly craves specific recipes every 30-60 minutes
Cravings last for 15-20 minutes once activated
1.5x-2x reward multiplier when feeding craved foods
Chris P. shows thought bubbles with the craved food
Jump in the pot while cooking to spin around - purely for fun!
Pot water changes color based on the recipe being cooked
Steam and bubbling intensity shows cooking progress
Prepare multiple recipes in advance to maximize craving windows
Always use your heaviest plants for the best food point ratios
Start with longer recipes, then cook quick ones while waiting
Efficiency Farming: Focus on Divine/Prismatic recipes with heavy plants for maximum Sheckles per hour.
Craving Preparation: Keep ingredients for popular craved foods (Cake, Pizza) always ready.
Weight Optimization: Use plant growth boosters to maximize weight before harvesting for cooking.
Recipe Rotation: Alternate between quick and slow recipes to maintain constant cooking.
Point Tracking: Keep track of which plant combinations give the highest food points.
Reward Timing: Save high-point foods for when Chris P. is craving them for maximum rewards.