Complete Gardening Guidefor The Sims 4

Are you looking for a complete Sims 4 gardening guide? Here it is, covering the skill, the career and all the plants you can get in the game.

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Complete Sims 4 gardening guide

If you are interested in The Sims 4, you surely know that the gardening skill is essential to the game. Indeed, it is a basic skill included in the base game that can be developed by growing plants and harvesting their fruit. Among the activities needed to progress in this skill are planting seeds, watering plants, applying pesticide and encouraging their growth. In addition, there are many more interactions that will let you advance in this skill.

Gardening is very useful, since it lets you create more plants such as the death flower or ambrosia, which are very useful in the game. If you also have the Outdoor Retreat Game Pack, you can make herbal remedies that will be of great help.

If you want your sim to set out into the world of gardening without having a job, you have two options. The first is buying seeds from the phone or computer or harvesting plants you see in the world.

The best way to level up gardening without cheating is by doing the following:

If you want to improve your gardening skill in The Sims 4 quickly and profitably, it is essential to be consistent and pay attention to your plants' needs. A good recommendation is to dedicate your sim's time 2-3 times a day to taking care of the plants, for example after each meal. This way you can raise your gardening skill level quickly while earning income. Don't forget to watch each plant's specific needs and make sure to water and prune them regularly to keep them healthy and productive.

Which traits can you choose for your gardener sim?

Gardening interactions in The Sims 4: unlock new possibilities as you improve the skill

If you have The Sims 4: Seasons expansion you can take care of your plants depending on the season of the year. Some will mature in summer, others in winter, fall or spring, so you will always have a harvest.

How to take care of plants in The Sims 4

If you want healthy plants in The Sims 4, it is essential to know a few important things. First, you must keep in mind that plants need constant care to grow properly and reach their full splendor.

Watering: It is essential that you do not forget to water your plants every 3-4 days to keep them hydrated.

Weed removal: Plants can be affected by unwanted weeds that you must remove to ensure proper growth.

Spraying pesticide: Sometimes plants can be invaded by pests that affect their development, so you need to spray them to get rid of these intruders.

Fertilizing: If you want to improve the quality of your plants, you can fertilize them with other plants or even with fish.

Encouraging growth: Plants have a happiness meter that you must fill to encourage their development and increase their quality.

Talking to plants: It seems crazy, but talking or singing to your plants can improve their happiness and their development.

Harvesting fruit: When plants reach maturity, they produce fruit that you can pick and use for cooking, selling or simply enjoying.

Taking care of your plants in The Sims 4 is essential to prevent their death, but if it does happen, it is possible to revive them as long as not much time has passed. However, it is worth mentioning that you can only do so if you have raised your gardening level enough.

Did you know that gardening in The Sims 4 is one of the activities that makes the most money?

Plant quality in The Sims 4

LEVEL 1 NORMAL	LEVEL 2 NICE	LEVEL 3 VERY NICE	LEVEL 4 GOOD	LEVEL 5 GREAT
LEVEL 6 EXCELLENT	LEVEL 7 SPLENDID	LEVEL 8 MAGNIFICENT	LEVEL 9 IMPECCABLE	LEVEL 10 PERFECT

How do you get the death flower in The Sims 4?

You can get the Death Flower in The Sims 4 by grafting:

• Apple + Cherry = Pomegranate
• Lily + Snapdragon = Orchid
• Orchid + Pomegranate = Death Flower

However, you can also be lucky and fish for it in some lake; you just need to be patient.

Grafting in The Sims 4: everything you need to know

With this technique you will not only get new fruit, but you can also combine two plants to create a unique and surprising plant.

To start with this technique, you must unlock level 7 of the gardening skill in The Sims 4. Then, you will have to take a cutting from one of your plants and graft it onto another plant. Once the graft is complete, you will notice that the plant's name changes to “grafted plant”.

It is important that both the plant you take the cutting from and the grafted one are mature.

The best thing about this technique is that you will get the fruit of both plants. In addition, if the combined plants produce a new fruit, you will get that as well. So do not hesitate to experiment with different combinations and discover new varieties of fruit! Remember to be patient, as you will have to wait a little to get the fruit of the new plant.

The fruits you can get from grafting are:

• Apple + Cherry = Pomegranate
• Lily + Snapdragon = Orchid
• Orchid + Pomegranate = Death Flower
• Strawberry + Snapdragon = Dragon Fruit
• Dragon Fruit + Snapdragon = Cow Berry
• Strawberry + Daisy = Bonsai Buds
• Tulip + Chrysanthemum = Bird of Paradise
• Sage + Basil = Parsley
• Pear + Lemon = Plantain
• Bluebells + Strawberry = Grapes

Which Sims 4 expansions give you new plants?

• 10 new plants with the Outdoor Retreat game pack
• 3 new plants with the Get to Work expansion
• 3 new plants with the Vampires game pack
• 9 new plants with the Jungle Adventure game pack
• 10 new plants with the Seasons expansion
• 1 new plant with the StrangerVille game pack
• 4 new plants with the Island Living expansion
• 2 new plants with the Realm of Magic game pack
• 1 new plant with the Eco Lifestyle expansion

Complete list of all the plants in The Sims 4

There are 75 plants in The Sims 4, of which 34 can be found in the base game. They are divided into:

• Flowers
• Herbs
• Fruits and vegetables
• Magical
• Berries
• Rare

Name	Description	Value	Location	Rarity	Season
Wolfsbane	In its natural state this flower is nothing special, but eaten as an ingredient in a meal or drink it has effects on those with a “leaning toward the dark”.	§6	Forgotten Hollow	Uncommon	All
Gutsberry	These wild fruits instill confidence in sims. Eat a few and you will dare to try riskier social moves	§24
Avocado	Avocado is a delicious vegetable! Or… is it actually a fruit? Whatever its category, it is great on toast!	§15	Selvadorada	Uncommon	All
Garlic	An annual bulbous plant that can be used for cooking or decoration.	§4	Forgotten Hollow	Uncommon	All
Basil	Once known for its ability to relieve the pain of scorpion stings, this herb now serves to garnish elaborate dishes.	§3	Willow Creek, Sylvan Glade, Starter Herbs.	Common	Summer Fall
Black Beans	Black beans are super nutritious and healthy for sims. They are also very versatile and can be used in a great many dishes.	§2	Selvadorada	Common	Summer Fall
Blueberry		§2	Found in Granite Falls National Park. Used in herbalism. Eating it gives a +1-3 Happy moodlet for 4 hours (determined by quality)	Uncommon	Summer Fall
Bird of Paradise	A flower that looks touched by fire and is known for its bird-like features. In the winter months, it takes flight.	§51	Graft: Tulip + Chrysanthemum.	Rare	Summer Spring
Huckleberry	This small berry is quite common in fruit pies and pancakes.	§3	Granite Falls Forest.	Uncommon	Summer Fall
Cow Berry	A strangely bovine fruit that can be planted.	§20	Fishing: Sylvan Glade, Forgotten Grotto, Granite Falls; Graft: Snapdragon + Dragon Fruit.	Rare	All
Elderberry	This pale purple berry is highly poisonous when raw and a little less so when cooked.	§3	Granite Falls Campground.	Common	Summer Fall
Noxious Elderberry	This pale purple berry is highly poisonous when raw and a little less so when cooked.	§3	Granite Falls Campground	Common	Summer Fall
Begonia	Begonia flowers can mean “danger”, but in the middle of a garden they stand out beautifully.	§23	You can get it in a seed packet	Uncommon	Summer Fall

Name	Description	Value	Location	Rarity	Season
Snapdragon	A little bunch of cheerful small flowers	§16	Willow Creek, Sylvan Glade	Common	Fall Spring
Bonsai Buds	A few green, fragrant buds capable of growing into bonsai trees.	§35	Graft: Strawberry + Daisy	Rare	All
Blue Bells		§2	Seed packet	Common	Spring Summer
Snowdrop	Snowdrops look like little mounds of snow suspended in the air	§5		Uncommon	Winter
Onion	A fragrant or strong-tasting root vegetable.	§6	Oasis Springs, Starter Vegetables	Uncommon	Fall Winter
Cherry	A pair of small red fruits with a pit	§8	Willow Creek, Sylvan Glade, Forgotten Grotto	Uncommon	Summer
Chocoberry	Wow, this fruit tastes like chocolate! At last, a healthy alternative to the irresistible!	§15
Coconut	If you make the effort to break its hard shell, the creamy fruit and juice inside will be your reward.	§7	Sulani	Uncommon	Spring Summer
Morel Mushroom	This edible mushroom looks similar to a honeycomb.	§36	Granite Falls Forest	Rare	Spring Summer
Chrysanthemum	A beautiful flower that can be grown in the garden.	§10	Willow Creek, Oasis Springs, Starter Flowers	Common	Summer Fall
Crocus	Crocus flowers bring joy and delight.	§9		Uncommon	Winter Spring
Dahlia	Dahlias look very distinctive and take pride in being different.	§17		Uncommon	Fall
Spinach	A dark green leafy vegetable rich in vitamins.	§1	Starter Vegetables.	Common	Winter

Name	Description	Value	Location	Rarity	Season
False Morel Mushroom	This greenish mushroom can have an adverse effect on a sim's bladder if eaten.	§6	Granite Falls Forest.	Rare	Summer Spring
Growfruit	Growfruit, which is characterized by its distinctive glow, is a delicious snack, a fantastic fertilizer and a first-rate ingredient.	§30	Willow Creek, Sylvan Glade.	Common	All
Holly	A sprig of holly, with its leaves and berries, gives any place a wintry feel.	§6		Common	Fall Winter
Death Flower	A creepy but elegant flower. Roses are not enough for the Reaper. Use this flower to try to dispel his doubts and escape the clutches of death.	§250	Graft: Orchid + Pomegranate.	Rare	Winter
Fang Flower	This alien flower has a fabulous defense mechanism. It seems to want to take a bite out of you.	§18	Planet Sixam	Uncommon	Spring
Raspberry	A bittersweet fruit that tastes best in the fall	§9
Strawberry	A small, sweet fruit with its skin covered in seeds.	§17	Willow Creek, Oasis Springs, Sylvan Glade.	Uncommon	Spring
Trash Fruit	A foul-smelling fruit inexplicably made up entirely of garbage.	§1	Obtained by leaving trash on the grass for 24 to 48 hours; the trash disappears and the plant appears in its place.	Rare	All
Plasma Fruit	The juice of this fruit has properties very similar to those of plasma.	§6	Forgotten Hollow	Uncommon	All
Money Tree	This “fruit” is not edible, but it will bring splendor to the sims who grow it.	§1600		Rare	All
Dragon Fruit	An exotic fruit in vibrant colors.	§250	Graft: Strawberry + Snapdragon.	Rare	Fall
Bizarre Fruit	This strange fruit gives off a sinister glow. As if it contained a living spore… It should probably not be eaten.	§9	StrangerVille	Rare	All
Quill Fruit	Quill fruit is hard to handle, let alone carry comfortably in your pocket. Impressive!	§69	Planet Sixam	Rare	Summer

Name	Description	Value	Location	Rarity	Season
Forbidden Fruit of the Wildsim	Eat and you will be like the Wildsims. Plant and grow your own tree. The “forbidden” part is nothing but a trick.	§90	Magic Beanstalk	Uncommon	All
Pomegranate	An exceptional red-skinned fruit with edible tart seeds.	§30	Graft: Apple + Cherry; Fishing: Sylvan Glade.	Rare	Winter
Green Peas	The typical green vegetable that all sims learn to eat as kids.	§3		Common	Spring
Catnip	Catnip (energized), Madnip (angry), Napnip (sleepy) and Nuzzlenip (flirty) can be bought from the computer. It triggers an emotional reaction in your pet for a few hours. It does not appear on the gardening collection list.	§3		No rarity	All
Fireleaf	This plant gets its name from the dark red shade of its leaves.	§2	Granite Falls Forest.	Uncommon	Spring Summer
Poison Fireleaf	This infamous plant causes more intense itching the longer you are exposed to it.	§2	Granite Falls Forest.	Uncommon	Spring
Bluebells	A lot of tiny blue flowers.	§2	Willow Creek.	Common	Summer
Green Beans	A vegetable perfect to eat at any time, cold or hot.	§7		Uncommon	Fall
Lemon	A sour citrus fruit.	§6	Oasis Springs.	Common	All
Lily	A huge, vibrant flower.	§36	Willow Creek, Sylvan Glade, Forgotten Grotto.	Uncommon	Summer
Plantain	A banana-like fruit that tastes best cooked.	§6	Graft: Pear + Lemon.	Common	Summer
Muckleberry	If you intend to keep a clear head, this berry is not the best choice.	§3	Granite Falls Forest.	Uncommon	Summer Fall
Mandrake Root	This root, known for sometimes taking the shape of a sim, has strange properties when mixed with other ingredients.	§3	Glimmerbrook, Realm of Magic, Magic seed packet	Rare	Fall Spring

Name	Description	Value	Location	Rarity	Season
Apple	A bite of an apple, with its distinctive juicy crunch, will make any sim feel satisfied and refreshed.	§5	Willow Creek, Starter Fruits.	Common	Fall
Chamomile	A daisy-like flower widely used to make herbal remedies.	§8	Granite Falls Campground	Common	Summer
Toxic Chamomile	This flower, not to be confused with its non-toxic cousin, causes tension when eaten.	§4	Granite Falls Campground	Common	Summer
Daisy	A showy common yellow and white flower.	§2	Oasis Springs, Starter Flowers.	Common	Spring
Blackberry	This fruit, made up of a multitude of globules, is known for its tart flavor and the smooth aftertaste it leaves. It is perfect for pies!	§3	Oasis Springs.	Rare	Summer
U.F.O. (Unidentified Fruit Object)	A strange space fruit.	§120	Obtained by exploring space in the rocket ship; it is very rare to get, so it may take a while to find it.	Rare	Fall
Glow Orb	Keep staring at this orb indefinitely, if you dare. It is absolutely mesmerizing, isn't it?	§33	Planet Sixam	Rare	Winter
Orchid	A colorful, exotic flower.	§225	Graft: Lily + Snapdragon.	Rare	Winter Spring
Potato	The humble potato is a delicious underground tuber rich in starch. It is often mistaken for a root.	§3	Willow Creek, Forgotten Grotto.	Uncommon	Winter
Pear	A fleshy, crunchy fruit with a characteristic bell shape.	§10	Willow Creek, Sylvan Glade.	Uncommon	Fall Winter
Parsley	A delicate herb with a hint of mint.	§3	Starter Herbs.	Common	Summer Spring
Bell Pepper	Perfectly ripened vegetables with a penetrating flavor that can be eaten on their own to stimulate the taste buds.	§3		Common	Summer
Pineapple	The tropical fruit, not the one that gives pine nuts and grows on pine trees.	§11	Sulani	Uncommon	Summer Spring

Name	Description	Value	Location	Rarity	Season
Cow Plant	A plantable fruit, strangely bovine	§180		Rare	All
Plantain		§3	Found in seed packets, but you can also graft pear with lemon.	Common	Summer
Gutsberry Bunch	These wild fruits instill confidence in sims. Eat a few and you will dare to try the riskiest social moves.	§5	Selvadorada	Rare	All
Vimberry Bunch	These wild fruits will charge you up right away! Nothing revitalizes as quickly as the vitality and energy they give you. And they are delicious too! What more could you ask for?	§5	Selvadorada	Rare	All
Cereberry Bunch	A handful of these wild fruits will focus any sim to the max! Ideal for snacking while doing homework or when you need concentration.	§5	Selvadorada	Rare	All
Merryberry Bunch	These small, cheerful berries make any sim happy. Try it: put one in your mouth and try not to smile. See if you can.	§5	Selvadorada	Rare	All
Museberry Bunch	Suffering from writer's block? Struggling to pin down an idea that keeps circling your head? Don't worry, because with this wild fruit you will be just one bite away from inspiration.	§5	Selvadorada	Rare	All
Razzleberry Bunch	These delicious berries are fleshy and juicy. With just one taste, sims will remember their childhood and feel inclined to go into a playful mood.	§5	Selvadorada	Rare	All
Flutterberry Bunch	Be very careful with these wild fruits. They will speed up your heart and put you in a flirty mood at once. Pay attention to the sims around you when you eat them.	§5	Selvadorada	Rare	All
Kava Root	Fresh kava roots, which can be found on the islands of Sulani, are used to improve a drink that is usually served at social events.	§9	Sulani	Uncommon	Summer Spring
Taro Root	Don't eat this raw! Boil, fry, mash or bake this starchy tuber to enjoy its sweet, earthy flavor.	§3	Sulani	Common	Summer Spring
Valerian Root	Valerian Root	§3	Glimmerbrook, Realm of Magic, Magic seed packet	Rare	Fall Spring
Rose	A flower with a beautiful color and an intoxicating aroma.	§42	Willow Creek	Uncommon	Fall Spring

Name	Description	Value	Location	Rarity	Season
Christmas Rose	Although it is not a rose proper, this star-shaped flower is always gorgeous.	§14		Uncommon	Winter
Elderberry		§2	Found in Granite Falls National Park. Used in herbalism. Eating it gives a +1-3 Happy moodlet for 4 hours (determined by quality)	Common	Summer Fall
Noxious Elderberry		§2	Found in Granite Falls National Park. Used in herbalism. Eating it gives a +2 Sad moodlet for 2 hours	Common	Summer Fall
Sage	A musky purple herb.	§6	Oasis Springs, Sylvan Glade, Forgotten Grotto.	Common	All
Soybean	A classic of healthy recipes all over the world. This versatile legume can be eaten raw or used to make delicious tofu dishes.	§2		Common	Summer Fall
Mushroom	An edible fungus from the ground.	§1	Willow Creek, Sylvan Glade, Forgotten Grotto	Common	Fall Spring
Verdant Mushroom	This green wild mushroom is edible and gives a feeling of focus when eaten	§12
Soy Plant	A base for a healthy life, this soy plant will produce soybeans and soy wax.	§3		Common	Summer Fall
Tomato	A juicy red-skinned fruit that is mistakenly often considered a vegetable.	§5	Oasis Springs	Uncommon	Summer
Tulip	A plump flower that keeps growing even after being cut, with delicate petals surrounding its stigmas.	§14	Willow Creek, Oasis Springs	Common	Spring
Grapes	Sims love biting into this fruit to make it burst in their mouths like crunchy liqueur chocolates.	§8	Graft: Bluebells + Strawberry, Starter Fruits	Common	Fall
Carrot	A sweet orange cylinder.	§3	Oasis Springs	Common	Spring Fall

How long does the money tree take to grow in Sims 4?

Would you like to know how to make a lot of money in The Sims 4 easily and quickly? The answer is the Money Tree! Although it takes two weeks to grow, its profitability is incredible: you can harvest fruit every 3-4 days and earn 8,000 simoleons per harvest.

Imagine being able to have a snack while you wait for the Money Tree to grow and then enjoy a big harvest that will let you improve your lifestyle in The Sims 4. You only need patience for the Money Tree to reach maturity.

Take advantage of this opportunity to get a steady source of income in The Sims 4. Do not hesitate to include the Money Tree in your game strategy and become an expert at accumulating simoleons!