Okay, so if you’ve been playing Grow a Garden lately, you’ve probably seen people talking about this weird little item called the Energy Chew. I remember seeing it pop up during the Chubby Chipmunk event and thinking, “Alright, what’s this candy-looking thing supposed to do?”
Turns out, it’s actually one of the most useful rewards they’ve dropped in a while. It’s not flashy like new pets or decorations, but if you use it right, it can save you a ton of time. Let me break it down, because I tried it myself and honestly, it’s kind of a game-changer.
So What Even Is the Energy Chew?
In simple terms, the Energy Chew is a little consumable that basically gives your pet a jolt of energy. When your pet uses its special ability, there’s usually a cooldown before you can trigger it again, right?
Well, the Energy Chew skips that cooldown completely. You feed it to your pet, and boom, its ability is ready to use again right away. No waiting around, no staring at the timer, just instant recharge.
It first showed up in the Chubby Chipmunk event, and you couldn’t buy it or craft it. You had to actually participate in the event and feed your chunky little chipmunk buddy until it reached certain weight goals. Hitting those milestones unlocked different prizes, and yep, one of them was the Energy Chew.
If you played through the whole event, you could earn up to three chews total. They weren’t easy to get, so if you managed to snag a few, hold onto them. They’re more useful than they look.
How to Use It (It’s Easy, I Promise)
The first time I got one, I was honestly scared to click it because I didn’t want to waste it. But it’s super simple to use. Here’s what I did:
- Open your inventory (the backpack icon).
- Find the Energy Chew sitting in there.
- Equip it so your character’s holding it.
- Walk up to the pet you want to use it on.
- Click or tap to feed it.
As soon as you do that, the pet’s ability cooldown resets instantly. You’ll see the ability light back up like it’s brand new.
But remember, this thing is one-time use. Once you feed it to your pet, it’s gone for good. So yeah, don’t go testing it on your weakest pet “just to see what happens.” (I did that the first time. Big mistake.)
Why It’s Actually Super Useful
Alright, so why does everyone care about a candy for pets? Because cooldowns in Grow a Garden can be brutal.
Let’s say your favorite pet has a skill that doubles your harvest or boosts your growth speed for a short time. That’s great, but after it ends, you’re stuck waiting a few minutes for the cooldown to finish. During events or farming sessions, that downtime feels like forever.
That’s where the Energy Chew shines. You can chain two ability uses right in a row.
For example:
- Your pet gives a growth boost for 30 seconds.
- Normally, you’d wait five minutes before using it again.
- But with the Energy Chew? Use it again instantly.
That’s double the efficiency, double the progress. It’s one of those small boosts that make a huge difference if you’re grinding hard.
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use It
This is where most players mess up, including me, the first time. You can’t just pop it whenever. Since you only get a few, it’s best to use it at the right moment.
Here’s what I’ve learned:
1. When It’s Worth Using
- During timed events. If you are racing to finish a challenge or grow something fast, resetting your pet’s ability can literally save you from missing the goal.
- With strong pets (mutated or rare). Some pets have crazy abilities with long cooldowns. Feeding them an Energy Chew lets you double up on their best effects instantly.
- While boosts are active. If you’re running a growth or harvest multiplier, use the chew then. Stacking effects like that makes everything explode with rewards.
2. When to Save It
- On weak pets. If the pet’s ability isn’t that powerful, it’s not worth using a rare item like this.
- Just to test it. Don’t do what I did. I wasted my first chew on a basic pet and instantly regretted it.
- Outside of events or farming. Using it when you’re just casually playing doesn’t make much sense. Save it for big grinds or limited-time stuff.
Basically, treat it like your secret weapon. Don’t pull it out unless you know it’s going to make a real difference.
Is It Worth Keeping?
Absolutely. But whether it’s “worth it” really depends on how you play.
If you’re the kind of player who just logs in to plant a few things, water them, and chill, then sure – it’s a nice bonus but not essential. You can live without it.
But if you’re serious about Grow a Garden, like, you’re grinding events, trying to max your pets, and farming resources as fast as possible, then yeah, the Energy Chew is 100% worth having.
It’s like that one item you don’t use often, but when you do, you’re thankful you saved it. It turns those long cooldowns into instant progress.
Here’s my quick take:
Pros:
- Instantly resets pet ability cooldowns
- Perfect for high-level or rare pets
- Super useful during events or challenges
- Saves tons of time when farming
Cons:
- You only get a few
- One-time use
- Not that useful if you play casually
So yeah, it’s not something you’ll use every day, but when you finally do, it feels amazing.
My Tips After Using It
After messing around with it for a while, here’s what I’d recommend if you’ve got an Energy Chew sitting in your bag:
- Plan before you use it. Don’t rush it. Think about which pet and which ability will give you the biggest payoff.
- Pair it with bonuses. Use it when you’re running a boost or when an event’s active – it’ll double your impact.
- Keep at least one spare. You never know when another event will make it even more valuable.
- Focus on long cooldowns. The longer the wait time normally is, the more value you get from skipping it.
Seriously, the difference it makes when timed right is massive.
Final Thoughts
Honestly, the Energy Chew might be one of my favorite little items in Grow a Garden. It’s simple, it’s useful, and it rewards players who plan things out instead of just clicking everything at random.
If you got one from the Chubby Chipmunk event – lucky you. Don’t waste it. Use it when you really need to push your progress forward or double up on your pet’s strongest abilities.
And if you missed the event, no worries. This game loves rerunning popular rewards. I’d bet we’ll see something like the Energy Chew come back again. When it does, make sure you grab a few, because once you see how powerful it is, you’ll wish you had more.
It’s small, sure – but sometimes the smallest items make the biggest difference.
Tried the Energy Chew yet? Drop your experience in the comments – I’m curious how you’re using it with your pets!
