Sale multiplier
3x
For affected plants and fruits.
Mutation Database
Greedy Growers Infested Mutation: How to Get the 3x Multiplier
Infested makes affected plants and fruits worth 3x more. Compare the Roach pet and Infested Worm routes before spending Tickets or using a worm.
Data updated Maintained by Tom Mobi
Quick answer
Infested Mutation at a Glance
Pet route
Roach
Hatch from a 500 Tickets Epic Egg; its listed Infested effect chance is 15%.
Item route
Infested Worm
Roll for the worm, then use it for a guaranteed Infested application.
What Is the Infested Mutation in Greedy Growers?
Infested is a 3x sale-value mutation for affected plants and fruits. For example, a fruit worth $1,000 before this mutation would be worth $3,000 from the Infested multiplier alone; other effects may change the final sale value.
Unlike a weather-only mutation, Infested has two recorded sources: the Roach pet can apply it to fruits, while the Infested Worm is the direct item route. Compare all sources in the Mutations Database.
How to Get the Infested Mutation
1. Equip the Roach pet
Buy an Epic Egg for 500 Tickets, hatch a Roach, then equip it while growing fruit. Roach is one possible Epic Egg hatch, not a guaranteed 500-Ticket purchase. Its passive lists a 15% chance to apply Infested to fruits; the data does not specify the exact trigger interval.
2. Use an Infested Worm
The Infested Worm targets Infested. Buy a Can of Worms at the Worm Shop and open it for a random worm roll; you must obtain the Infested variant before using it on a plant. The current worm data describes its mutation application as guaranteed, with Infested fruit produced from the affected tree.
Roach vs Infested Worm: Which Route Should You Use?
Use Roach when you already have the pet and want repeated chances on growing fruits. Save an Infested Worm for a crop where you specifically need Infested rather than relying on a pet effect. Neither the Epic Egg nor the Can of Worms guarantees the specific pet or worm.
| Route | How to obtain | Infested result |
|---|---|---|
| Roach pet | Hatch from Epic Egg (500 Tickets) | Chance on fruits (15% listed effect chance) |
| Infested Worm | Random Can of Worms roll | Guaranteed when the correct worm is used |
When Is Infested Worth Farming?
A 3x mutation is useful for a reliable payout or when a Farmer's Market order asks for Infested fruit. Check the requested fruit and any size requirements before using a scarce worm. If you are holding an expensive tree for a higher multiplier, weigh that extra value against lightning risk with the Lightning Risk Calculator.
Greedy Growers Infested Mutation FAQ
What does the Infested mutation do in Greedy Growers?
Infested multiplies the sale value of affected plants and fruits by 3x.
How do you get the Infested mutation?
Equip a Roach pet for a chance to apply Infested to fruits, or use an Infested Worm to apply it to a plant and its fruits. The Worm Shop route starts with a random Can of Worms roll.
Which egg gives the Roach pet?
Roach is in the Epic Egg hatch pool. An Epic Egg costs 500 Tickets, but buying one does not guarantee Roach.
Does the Infested Worm guarantee Infested?
The current worm data describes the Infested Worm as a guaranteed mutation route after you obtain and use that worm. Obtaining the specific worm from a Can of Worms is random.
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