Graminova

Overview

Graminova is the Farming Mentor and runs the Happiness Seed Shop in Starsand Town. Unlike most characters on the island, Graminova is a native resident, born and raised on Starsand Island. He follows in his father's footsteps as an agricultural expert. Both of his parents live on the island: his mother Matilda and his father Sagewood. He holds a PhD in botanical studies.

Graminova is one of 15 romanceable characters. His quiet, scholarly demeanor hides a soft heart that opens up over time. Fans describe his romance arc as one that grows on you like a carefully tended plant. See the relationship system article for how Affection Points and heart levels work.

Personality

Graminova is calm, quiet, thoughtful, and intensely focused. When he speaks, he speaks with seriousness and wisdom. Many islanders mistake his reserved nature for grumpiness, but he is simply shy and deeply absorbed in his botanical research. He can come across as blunt at first, but players who invest time in building a relationship with him discover a kind, practical person underneath.

Where to find Graminova

During the day, Graminova can be found at the Happiness Seed Shop in Starsand Town either behind the counter inside or tending the family garden right above the shop. He can also be found tilling fields in town next to Ethereal Styles. His bedroom is upstairs in the Happiness Seed Shop (stairs around the back), but you need at least 3 hearts before you can go up.

How to track Graminova

Once you have interacted with Graminova, his contact appears in your phone's Social app.

• Locate: Shows his current position on the map and draws a route to get there.

• Follow: Tracks his movements in real time. His location appears as a flag that moves with him.

Best gifts (15 Affection points)

Gifts Graminova loves are worth 15 Affection Points. He reacts with a flowery aura around his head. As the Farming Mentor, he favors crops, seeds, and flowers. See the gift guide for a full comparison of all characters' preferences.

• Cucumber

• Water Spinach

• Moonflower Seed

• Mirage Sunflower Seed

• Garlic

• Plainberry

• Pumpkin

• Moondew Shrooms

• Sunveil Shroom

• Blue Sleep Lily

• Wheat

• Red Tulip

• Cabbage

• Wheat Seeds

• Yellow Sleep Lily

• Twilight Succulent

• Moonflower

Good gifts (10 Affection points)

• Pink Hydrangea

• Grilled Mushrooms

• Wishful Heart Cookies

• Dragon Fruit

• Plain Noodles

Note: Some guides list Coconut and Chilled Twilight Salad as liked gifts for Graminova, while others list them as disliked. As Starsand Island is in Early Access, gift preferences may be updated in future patches. Check the in-game Social app for the most current information.

Disliked gifts

• Dislikes: Wafer Biscuits, Crispy Rice, Softwood, Bamboo Leaf, Copper.

• Hates: Veggie Bait, Feather, Red Firefly.

Quests and role

As the Farming Mentor, Graminova certifies you through the Farmer profession tiers: Apprentice, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Expert. Visit the Happiness Seed Shop to begin the farming questline. He gives you Ripening Fertilizer IV and tasks you with growing Wheat as your first assignment.

He sells seeds, saplings, equipment, and blueprints. Higher-tier items are locked behind higher farming certifications, so you need to progress through the questline to access his full inventory. His shop carries 20+ blueprints ranging from 400 to 55,000 coins, including Fertilizer Boxes, Sprinkler systems, artisan machines (Jam Maker, Brewing Barrel, Pickling Jar), and the Expert-tier Greenhouse Building Manual for season-independent growing.

At higher Affection, he provides improved crop yield buffs and early farm expansion tips.

Romance

Graminova triggers a special meet-cute cutscene the first time you interact with him. His romance arc rewards patience. He starts out cold and distant, but gradually warms up as your Affection grows.

At Heart Level 3, you can enter his bedroom upstairs in the Happiness Seed Shop (stairs around the back), which contains a treasure chest with exclusive decor. At Heart Level 5, you can ask him to move in with you. He will then help around the farm at Hopeland clearing debris, tending animals, and watering plants.