Sale multiplier
7.5x
Applies to the affected tree and its Charged fruits.
Mutation Database
How to Get the Charged Mutation in Greedy Growers
Charged is the 7.5x lightning mutation: the tree must be above 25x when struck within 1.0x of your intended harvest point. Learn the conditions before risking a valuable tree.
Data updated Maintained by Tom Mobi
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Charged Mutation at a Glance
Tree requirement
Above 25x
The tree multiplier must be higher than 25x when lightning strikes.
Lightning timing
Within 1.0x
The strike must land close to your intended harvest multiplier.
What Is the Charged Mutation in Greedy Growers?
Charged is a lightning-based mutation that multiplies the sale value of affected plants and fruits by 7.5x. A tree that receives Charged can also produce fruits carrying Charged. If an affected harvest would sell for $1,000 without the mutation, the Charged multiplier alone makes that $7,500; other effects can change the final price.
Unlike weather mutations, Charged depends on the tree's growth multiplier and the timing of a lightning strike. See the full mutation list for other sources and payouts.
How to Get Charged Mutation in Greedy Growers
The recorded route has two simultaneous conditions: the tree must already be above 25x, and lightning must strike within 1.0x of the multiplier where you intend to harvest. Lightning is dangerous, so meeting the timing condition does not make the tree safe.
- Choose a tree and decide on a harvest multiplier before holding for lightning.
- Grow it beyond 25x. A strike below 25x belongs to the Shocked route, not Charged.
- Watch for a strike within 1.0x of your intended harvest point. Confirm the mutation on the surviving tree, then harvest when the payout justifies the remaining risk.
The commonly repeated 2.0x harvest / 2.9x strike example is not a Charged example: both values are below the required 25x threshold. It illustrates the lower-threshold Shocked mutation instead.
Charged vs Shocked: Which Lightning Mutation Applies?
Both recorded routes require lightning near harvest. The listed difference is the tree multiplier at the strike: below 25x for Shocked, above 25x for Charged. The available data does not define what happens at exactly 25x.
| Mutation | Tree multiplier | Sale multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Shocked | Below 25x | 2.5x |
| Charged | Above 25x | 7.5x |
Is Waiting for Charged Worth the Lightning Risk?
A 7.5x mutation is valuable, but waiting for the right strike can also destroy the tree. Use the Lightning Risk Calculator to compare harvesting now with another growth cycle using your current multiplier, estimated tree value, and protection setup. The Weather Events Database lists Thunderstorm alongside the lightning mutation route.
Greedy Growers Charged Mutation FAQ
How do you get the Charged mutation in Greedy Growers?
Grow a tree above 25x, choose a harvest point, and have lightning strike within 1.0x of that point. Check the surviving tree for Charged before harvesting.
What does the Charged mutation do?
Charged multiplies the sale value of affected plants and fruits by 7.5x. Charged trees can also produce Charged fruits.
Does a strike at 2.9x give Charged?
No. A 2.9x strike is below Charged's above-25x requirement. The 2.0x-to-2.9x example is associated with the lower-threshold Shocked route.
What is the difference between Shocked and Charged?
Both involve lightning near harvest, but Shocked is listed below 25x with a 2.5x sale multiplier. Charged requires a tree multiplier above 25x and gives a 7.5x sale multiplier. The available data does not define the exact 25x boundary.
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