The Turtle Dove is a limited rare pet in Grow a Garden that was introduced during the second part of the Christmas Harvest Event. As a seasonal pet, it is only obtainable for a limited time, making it both valuable and highly sought after by collectors and active players.
This pet is especially useful for players who focus on Christmas-themed plants, as it provides a passive boost that improves plant variants within its range.
Event Availability
The Turtle Dove was added to the game on December 13, 2025, alongside other festive content released during the Christmas Harvest Event. Since it is tied to a seasonal event, players must participate during the event period to obtain it. Once the event ends, the Turtle Dove may become unavailable until the event returns (if it returns at all).
The Turtle Dove is a limited rare pet in Grow a Garden that was introduced during the Christmas Harvest Event, making it a valuable seasonal companion for players. With its festive design and passive ability that increases the variant chance of nearby Christmas-type plants, the Turtle Dove is especially useful for optimizing holiday gardens. For players who want to collect rare companions or enhance seasonal farming efficiency, many choose to buy grow a garden pets to save time and secure event-exclusive pets like the Turtle Dove before they become unavailable.
How to Obtain the Turtle Dove
The Turtle Dove can be obtained by hatching Christmas Eggs, which are special eggs available only during the Christmas Harvest Event. There are two different eggs that can hatch this pet:
- Christmas Egg
- Premium Christmas Egg
Each egg type has a specific chance of yielding the Turtle Dove.
Hatch Rates
| Egg Type | Chance to Obtain Turtle Dove |
|---|---|
| Christmas Egg | 50% |
| Premium Christmas Egg | 49% |
Because the hatch rate is relatively high compared to many other rare pets, players have a good chance of obtaining the Turtle Dove with consistent egg opening during the event.
Appearance Description
The Turtle Dove features a minimalist, block-based design that fits the visual style of Grow a Garden. Its appearance includes:
- A white and gray rectangular head
- A rounded central body
- Two chamfered cube-shaped wings attached to its sides
- Two orange rectangular legs, with several smaller rectangles extending downward to represent feet
This clean and geometric design gives the Turtle Dove a festive yet simple look, making it easily recognizable among other pets.
Traits and Passive Ability
The Turtle Dove has a unique passive ability called Christmas Dove.
Christmas Dove (Passive Trait)
- Effect: Increases the variant chance of nearby Christmas-type plants
- Range: Limited to plants placed within the pet’s effective area
- Type: Passive (always active when equipped)
This passive ability makes the Turtle Dove extremely useful during the Christmas Harvest Event, as higher variant chances can lead to better-quality plants, improved rewards, or faster progression depending on gameplay mechanics.
Turtle Dove Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier | Rare |
| Obtaining Method | Christmas Egg (50%) Premium Christmas Egg (49%) |
| Passive Ability | Christmas Dove: Nearby Christmas-type plants within range have increased variant chance |
| Obtainable | Yes |
| Date Added | December 13, 2025 |
| Event | Christmas Harvest Event (Part 2) |
Best Uses for the Turtle Dove
- Place the Turtle Dove near clusters of Christmas-type plants to maximize its passive effect
- Combine it with other Christmas pets or boosts for even better results
- Use it primarily during the Christmas Harvest Event to get the most value from seasonal crops
Because its ability is passive, players do not need to activate anything manually—simply positioning the pet correctly is enough.
The Turtle Dove is a strong seasonal pet that offers both collection value and practical gameplay benefits. With its high hatch rate, useful passive ability, and festive design, it is an excellent choice for players who want to optimize their Christmas garden and take full advantage of event-exclusive content.
