In the ever-expanding world of Grow a Garden, honey has quickly become one of the most valuable—and exciting—resources. First introduced in the “Bizzy Bee” update, this sticky treasure unlocks powerful new items, unique crop mutations, and a buzzing new layer of strategy. But here’s the catch: unlike real beekeeping, producing honey in-game isn’t as simple as letting bees do their thing. It’s a calculated process that requires planning, patience, and the right approach.

The Core Concept: Pollinated Crops

The magic of honey production all comes down to the “Pollinated” mutation. Bees can’t just make honey on their own—they need your crops as a starting point. Any fruit that gains the pollinated status can then be sold to the Honey Combpressor, which transforms it into honey.

Step 1: Timing the Swarm Event

The most common way to pollinate crops is through a Swarm Event, which happens every hour on the hour. When it kicks off, the Queen Bee releases her workers, who zoom across your garden and randomly tag crops with the pollinated status.

Want to be prepared? Just walk over to the Queen Bee and check the timer on her hive. That way, you can plant and harvest at the perfect time to maximize your gains.

Step 2: Choosing the Best Crops

Not all crops are created equal when it comes to honey. The heavier the fruit, the more honey you’ll squeeze out of it at the Honey Combpressor. While any pollinated crop works, seasoned players swear by these heavy-hitters:

  • Coconuts
  • Dragon Fruit
  • Mangoes
  • Beantock

Pro tip: some players even clear out lighter crops before a swarm to make sure the bees only target the big earners.

Step 3: Speeding Things Up with Bee Pets

Don’t feel like waiting for the next swarm? Enter the Bee Pet. By purchasing a Bee Egg from the Queen Bee’s shop, you have a chance to hatch your very own buzzing companion.

Bee pets can apply the pollinated status directly to your crops, effectively letting you summon your own mini-swarm whenever you need it. For serious farmers, this is a total game-changer—it saves time and gives you more control over your honey flow.

Step 4: The Honey Combpressor & Rewards

Once you’ve collected your pollinated crops, bring at least 10 kg of fruit to the Honey Combpressor near the Queen Bee. After a short wait, you’ll have fresh honey ready to go.

But honey isn’t just another shiny resource—it’s a currency that unlocks powerful rewards, including:

  • Honey Sprinkler: Gives all nearby crops the “Honey Glazed” mutation, multiplying their value by a massive 5x.
  • Bee Egg: Fuel your honey cycle by hatching more bee pets.

The more honey you produce, the faster you’ll climb the ladder from beginner gardener to full-on honey tycoon.