The road to creating the ultimate pet in Grow A Garden often leads to one prized item: the Pet Shard: GiantBean, affectionately called the Jumbo Pet Shard or Mega Pet Shard by the community.

This Divine-tier shard is a must-have for any serious player—it maxes your pets’ levels and unlocks the Giant Bean mutation, one of the most visually striking and powerful upgrades in the game.

Method 1: Crafting at the Beanstalk Workbench (Most Reliable)

The most dependable way to obtain the GiantBean Pet Shard is by crafting it yourself at the Beanstalk Workbench, introduced in the Beanstalk Expansion Update.

Step 1: Access the Beanstalk

You’ll first need to plant and fully grow the Beanstalk in your garden. Once it’s reached its full height, climb to the top to find the Beanstalk Workbench—your crafting station for Divine-tier items.

Step 2: Gather the Required Ingredients

Crafting the Pet Shard: GiantBean requires both rare materials and a hefty currency investment.

  • Beanstalk Crop (x3)
    How to Obtain: Harvest these from a fully grown Beanstalk plant in your garden.
  • Cleansing Pet Shard (x1)
    How to Obtain: Purchase this Divine-tier shard from the General Shop for approximately 30,000,000 Sheckles.
  • Sheckles (15,000,000)
    Purpose: Used as the crafting fee when finalizing the Pet Shard at the Beanstalk Workbench.

Step 3: Craft the Shard

Once you have everything ready:

  • Go to the Beanstalk Workbench at the top of your Beanstalk.
  • Select the Pet Shard: GiantBean recipe.
  • Hit the green “Craft” button.
  • When the timer finishes, press ‘E’ to claim your brand-new Divine-tier shard!

Pro Tip: Keep a few Cleansing Pet Shards in your inventory at all times. While they’re mainly used to remove pet mutations, they’re also essential ingredients in crafting other high-tier shards—so they’re always worth the investment.

Method 2: Purchasing from the Friendship Shop (Alternative Option)

If crafting isn’t your style, you can buy the GiantBean Shard directly from the Giant NPC’s Friendship Shop (also known as Goliath’s Goods). However, this path requires time, dedication, and a little luck.

How to Unlock and Purchase

  • Build Friendship: Increase your friendship level with the Giant NPC by cooking and feeding high-quality dishes that match Chris P’s cravings.
  • Reach Friendship Level 5: Once unlocked, you can access the Friendship Shop.
  • Check for Stock: The Pet Shard: GiantBean may appear in stock, usually priced around 75,200,000 Sheckles.
  • Restock Option: If the shard isn’t available, you can spend Sheckles to refresh the shop early—but do so wisely, as costs add up fast!

Why the GiantBean Shard Is Worth the Grind

The Pet Shard: GiantBean isn’t just rare—it’s one of the most impactful pet upgrades in the entire game. Here’s why:

  • Mutation: Giant Bean

Effect: Grants +50 XP per second for every Beanstalk plant in your garden.

Impact: Pets level up significantly faster—reaching Age 50 for mutations becomes almost instant.

  • Mutation: Physical Trait

Effect: Greatly increases your pet’s size, making it appear giant.

Impact: The result is visually stunning but comes with a 15% faster hunger rate, meaning your pet will need feeding more often.