Silly Melon

Silly Melon is a quest in Starsand Island given by Graminova, the Farmer profession mentor. The quest is tied to the Intermediate Farmer certification trial and requires the player to grow a Gmax (giant) crop, harvest it with an axe, and deliver a Crop Fragment to Graminova. The quest name is a playful reference to growing oversized melons, fitting the game's lighthearted tone.

Quick Reference

Prerequisites

The Silly Melon quest becomes available after completing the Junior Farmer certification trial. The full Farmer profession progression leading up to this quest is:

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Step 1: Talk to Graminova

After completing the Junior Farmer certification, speak to Graminova at or near the Happiness Seed Shop in Starsand Town. He assigns the Silly Melon quest, asking you to grow a giant crop.

Step 2: Buy Seeds

Purchase 9 seeds of a Gmax-eligible crop from the Happiness Seed Shop. The crop you need depends on the current season:

Players typically encounter this quest during Summer since early-game progression takes about one season, making Watermelon the most common choice.

Step 3: Plant in a 3x3 Grid

Till a 3x3 grid of farmland plots on your farm. Plant exactly 9 seeds of the same crop type in this grid formation. All 9 plants must be the same crop for the Gmax mutation to occur.

Step 4: Grow and Maintain

Water the crops daily and remove any weeds that appear. All 9 plants must reach full maturity at roughly the same time for the Gmax mutation to trigger. Tips for success:

• Keep all 9 plants synchronized — Water them all on the same schedule and remove weeds promptly. If some plants grow faster than others, the mutation window may close.

• Use fertilizer carefully — If you use fertilizer, apply it evenly to all 9 plots to maintain synchronization.

• Gmax mutation is not guaranteed — There is a chance the 3x3 grid does not merge into a giant crop. If this happens, harvest normally and try again with a new batch of 9 seeds.

Step 5: Harvest with an Axe

When the Gmax mutation succeeds, the 3x3 grid merges into a single giant crop. Giant crops cannot be harvested by hand. Equip your Axe and chop the giant crop (it takes multiple hits). Harvesting yields the normal crop items plus a Crop Fragment (for example, a Watermelon Fragment if you grew Watermelons).

Step 6: Deliver the Crop Fragment

Bring the Crop Fragment to Graminova at the Happiness Seed Shop to complete the quest and earn your Intermediate Farmer Certification.

Rewards

Gmax Crop Mechanics

Gmax (short for Gigantamax) crops are a special farming mechanic in Starsand Island. Understanding how they work is key to completing this quest efficiently:

• 3x3 Grid Required — Exactly 9 seeds of the same Gmax-eligible crop must be planted in a contiguous 3x3 formation.

• Synchronized Growth — All 9 plants must reach full maturity at approximately the same time for the mutation chance to activate.

• RNG Element — The mutation is not guaranteed on every attempt. Some players report needing up to four attempts before their first successful Gmax crop.

• Axe Required for Harvest — Giant crops cannot be picked by hand. You must use an Axe and chop multiple times.

• Seasonal Lock — Each Gmax crop type is locked to a specific season. If you miss the season, you must wait for it to come around again or use Season Tokens.

Troubleshooting

• Quest completion bug (fixed): Prior to update 0.2.1185, the quest could get stuck when handing in melons to Graminova, with the quest status never advancing. This was patched in the February 19, 2026 update.

• Gmax crop not forming: Ensure all 9 plants are the same crop, planted in a contiguous 3x3 grid, and that weeds are not disrupting synchronization. Try again if the first attempt fails.

• Wrong season: If the current season does not match any Gmax crop, you can wait for the next season or use Season Tokens to force the correct season.

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