Onion is the first real money-maker in Garden Horizons — $280 base value is a massive jump from the Common tier. It's a single-harvest Uncommon, which means each crop needs a fresh $350 seed, but the Lush value of $840 makes it very much worth it. Buy seeds at Bill's shop.
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How to Get Onion
Onion seeds are sold at Bill's shop for $350 each. They're available once you've built up enough starter cash from Commons.
Best Mutations for Onion
Mutations stack additively — Shocked (4.5×) and Starstruck (6.5×) together give a 12× bonus on top of your Lush multiplier. Check the Garden Horizons mutations guide for timing tips.
Is Onion Worth Farming?
Onion is a turning point for new players. The single-harvest mechanic means you burn through seeds faster, but at $840 Lush the return on each $350 seed is about 2.4×. Add Starstruck and you're looking at $6,300 per harvest. It's absolutely worth farming — run 4-6 Onion plots while you grind toward Mushroom seeds.
For a full comparison across all plants, see the Garden Horizons tier list and the complete values reference.
FAQ
What is Onion's base value?Onion base sells for $280. Lush is $840, Gold Lush is $4,200.
Is Onion single or multi-harvest?Single harvest — the plant dies after picking and needs a new $350 seed.
What mutation is best for Onion?Starstruck (6.5×) pushes Lush Onion to $6,300. Stack with Shocked (4.5×) for a $9,408 combo.
When should I move from Common to Onion?As soon as you have around $2,000 saved — enough to seed 4-5 plots and stay profitable even on a bad mutation run.
Does Onion have any special mechanic?No special mechanic — it's a straightforward single-harvest plant. The value jump over Commons is the main draw.