After countless hours battling syntax errors and permission denials, I finally snagged admin access in Grow a Garden—and it opened up a whole new world of possibilities. Since the Mega Summer update reshuffled console syntax and added powerful new controls, having these commands at my fingertips has been a total game-changer. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything from initial setup to advanced scripting so you can breeze past common headaches and dive straight into power-user territory.
Before you hit the console, make sure you have all the essentials in place. Skipping any of these steps will send you back to square one:
F2
; laptops often require FN + F2
. Mac keyboards may need a custom mapping or function-key toggle in System Preferences.Warning: If you’re not an admin, you’ll see “You don’t have permission to run this command.” Everything below assumes you’ve already cleared this hurdle.
Gaining entry to the console can be finicky, especially across different operating systems. Here’s how to ensure a smooth launch:
F2
(or FN + F2
) on Windows. On some laptops, you might need to toggle the function-key lock in your BIOS or OS settings.F2
.F2
is unresponsive.Pro tip: After opening the console, tap Tab
to auto-complete partial commands, usernames, or item codes. It slashes typo errors and speeds up input.
With the Mega Summer update, a handful of commands rose to the top of my go-to list. Below, I’ve grouped them by category and included brief examples to illustrate each use case.
giveseeds [player] [type]
– Grants a stack of a specific seed. Example: giveseeds Alice sunflower
.giveallseeds [player]
– Instantly adds every base seed to a player’s inventory for testing planting cycles.givesuperseed [player]
– Unlocks premium seeds used in advanced growth tests (no additional arguments required).giveallfruits [player]
– Fills the entire fruit slot with each variety—great for balancing harvest yields.givesheckles [player] [amount]
– Injects game currency. Warning: Very large amounts may crash test servers.givegear [player] [gearName]
– Spawns event-exclusive gear for quality-of-life and stress tests. Spelling must match exactly.giveexosticseedpack [player]
– Awards the rare “Exostic” seed pack (legacy spelling). Use to verify drop rates and packaging.randomfarm [player]
– Teleports the player to a randomly selected farm map for layout testing.teleport [player] [place]
or goto-place [place]
– Instant travel to key locations (e.g., teleport Bob greenhouse
).setweather [type]
– Forces weather conditions like rain, sun, or fog to test growth modifiers.setexpansion [expansion]
– Toggles expansion pack states (e.g., setexpansion winter_village
).globalbloodmoon
, globalswarm
– Triggers server-wide events. Use sparingly to avoid undue lag for live players.help
, history
– Display a list of available commands or your recent input history.kick [player]
, kill [player]
– Standard moderation tools. Always communicate before using.clearinventory [player]
, clearplants [player]
– Wipes target data instantly; back up first or test on a dummy account.run-lines
, alias
– Batch scripting and command shortcuts for automating complex sequences.Quick hack: After each patch, immediately run help
to spot any new or renamed commands before you dive into live testing.
Over dozens of internal and community tests, these insights saved me hours of frustration:
giveallfruits
spam can flood inventories and crash servers. Pace your inputs.globalbloodmoon
without warning can catch your testers off guard and tank performance.clearinventory
are irreversible. Always verify target accounts or use dummy profiles first.Even seasoned admins hit snags. Here’s how to diagnose and solve typical problems:
Escape
to reset. If it persists, toggle off any background overlays (Discord, Steam).givesheckles
in the millions) can overload test servers—scale down to smaller amounts when debugging.Ready to move beyond one-off commands? These strategies will streamline your workflow:
giveseeds Tester sunflower givegear Tester event_hat setweather rain
alias rainset setweather rain
. Then just type rainset
.run-lines
at off-peak hours for automated regression tests.Mastering Grow a Garden’s admin console goes beyond rote memorization—it’s about planning ahead, dodging permission pitfalls, and delighting your testing community with smooth events. Always verify your admin status, double-check spelling and capitalization, and test risky commands on dummy accounts. Run help
after each update, back up critical data before wipes or global effects, and document everything in a shared log. With these tips in hand, you’ll slash hours of trial and error and deliver glitch-free experiences that keep players—and devs—smiling.
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