Maple Apple – How to Get the Rarest Zen Crop in Grow a Garden

The Maple Apple is one of the rarest and most sought-after Divine crops introduced during the Zen Event in Grow a Garden. With a drop rate of only 0.5% (1 in 200) from Zen Seed Packs, it is currently the rarest seed available from the Zen Shop. Despite its limited availability, it is surprisingly farmable — if you know the strategy.

Appearance

The Maple Apple grows on a tall, brown tree adorned with downward-facing, maple-orange leaves. The fruit itself resembles other apple variants such as the Sugar Apple and Green Apple, but with a distinct maple-orange gradient that gives it a similar look to a Nectarine. It also features a small maple leaf for an extra touch of divine charm. When mutations are applied, they show up as a half-gradient pattern, similar to Sugar Apples.

How to Obtain the Maple Apple

Getting the Maple Apple requires persistence and a bit of planning. Here's a step-by-step guide to your journey:

1. Join Zen Events

Zen Events happen roughly 24 times per day. By participating in these hourly events, you can collect Tranquil Fruit, which is essential for progressing in the Zen Shop.

2. Trade for Chai Tokens

After gathering Tranquil Fruit, visit the Zen Shop NPC located at the center of the island. Trade your Tranquil Fruit for Chai Tokens — the currency needed to buy Zen Seed Packs. If the fruit is prismatic, you’ll earn 7 Chai Tokens per fruit.

3. Buy Zen Seed Packs

Use your Chai Tokens to purchase Zen Seed Packs. These packs contain a random assortment of rare seeds, and the Maple Apple has a 0.5% chance of appearing in each one.

4. Open the Packs

Open as many seed packs as possible. Since the drop rate is low, luck plays a big role — but with enough volume, you’ll almost certainly pull a Maple Apple or several.

The good news? Getting Maple Apples is surprisingly achievable with some dedication. Here's a practical strategy:

• Per Zen Event: You can get around 20 Tranquil Fruits, translating to approximately 140 Chai Tokens, or 11 Zen Seed Packs.

• Daily AFK Collection:

  • AFK Overnight: Up to 264 Zen Seed Packs per day

  • Active Play (8:30 AM – 11:00 PM): Around 165 Zen Seed Packs daily

• Two-Week Total:

  • Standard Play: Around 1,500 Zen Seed Packs = ~7 Maple Apples

  • Consistent AFK: Up to 3,500 Zen Seed Packs = ~17 or more Maple Apples

The math is simple: more packs = more chances. On average, you’ll get one Maple Apple for every 200 packs — but with luck, you might get a few even sooner.

To maximize your chances:

• Set up 4 Sugar Apple Trees for resource generation

• Get a few Triceratops to assist with harvesting

• Keep an empty save slot ready to dedicate to Maple Apple farming

The Maple Apple is not only beautiful but also ranks as the third-best fruit in the game — and it’s totally within your reach if you stay consistent.

If you're looking to speed up your progress or boost your chances of getting rare seeds like the Maple Apple, don’t forget you can buy Grow A Garden items to support your farm. Whether it’s extra Zen Seed Packs, useful tools, or decorative upgrades, investing a little can go a long way toward creating the ultimate Divine garden.