The Butternut Squash is a rare and valuable crop introduced during the second half of the Cooking Event in Grow a Garden. Beyond its unique look and respectable market value, it's also a sought-after ingredient for certain high-end recipes. This guide covers how to obtain it, its appearance, and key stats you should know.

The only confirmed way to get the Butternut Squash Seed is through the Rat Connoisseur, a special NPC added in the second half of the Cooking Event.
Step-by-Step:
| Reward | Chance |
|---|---|
| 1x Gourmet Egg | 50% |
| 1x Kitchen Crate | 50% |
| 1x Gourmet Seed Pack | 50% |
| 1x Culinarian Chest | 40% |
| 1x Spring Onion Seed | 30% |
| 1x Cooking Cauldron | 30% |
| 1x Kitchen Flooring | 30% |
| 1x Sunny-Side Chicken | 30% |
| 1x Kitchen Cart | 20% |
| 1x Pet Mutation Shard Aromatic | 20% |
| 1x Smoothie Fountain | 15% |
| 1x Butternut Squash Seed | 8% |
| 1x Pricklefruit Seed | 5% |
| 1x Gorilla Chef | 5% |
| 1x Bitter Melon Seed | 3% |
Tip: With only an 8% drop rate, you may need multiple attempts before you see the Butternut Squash Seed appear in your selection list.
If you’re aiming to speed up your progress in Grow a Garden, securing rare drops like the Butternut Squash Seed can be a game-changer. While patience and event participation are key, some players choose to supplement their farming efforts by finding trusted marketplaces where they can buy grow a garden items online to complete their collections faster and focus on other parts of the game.
The Butternut Squash looks visually similar to a Moon Melon, but with its own unique coloring.
| Attribute | Price-Floor | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 31,588 | 35,000 |
| Weight | 4.75 kg | 5 kg |
| Minimum Weight | – | 3.50 kg |
| Huge Chance | – | 0.50% |
Even at its price-floor, the Butternut Squash offers a solid return for rare crop collectors and dedicated farmers. The 0.50% huge chance also means there's potential for significantly larger harvests if you get lucky.
The Butternut Squash is one of those crops that combines event exclusivity, low drop rates, and strong market value, making it a prized target for both casual gardeners and high-tier traders. If you're aiming to secure it, stockpile mutated food before the Cooking Event's second phase begins, and be ready for multiple runs with the Rat Connoisseur.
Players who manage to get their hands on a Butternut Squash not only gain a rare crop but also a potential profit source in the in-game market.