Botanist Maya Guide — Quests & IGMA Seed Packs
Maya the Botanist is an NPC introduced in Update 1.0 who offers mutation-based quests in exchange for IGMA Seed Packs. Complete her quests to earn packs containing rare plants like Octobranch (Legendary, 0.5% drop), Radiant Petal (Epic, 3.5% drop), and Starvine (Rare, 12% drop). Complete 40 quests to earn a bonus Premium IGMA Seed Pack.
🎯 Quick Start Guide
Where to Find Maya
Located in the central area next to the Gear Shop. Look for the NPC with brown hair wearing a scientist suit, holding a vial, with a "BOTANIST" sign nearby.
How Quests Work
Maya requests crops with specific mutations and minimum weights. Donate matching crops to receive IGMA Seed Packs. Quests reset after completion.
Maya's Quest Requirements
Maya accepts crops with specific mutations. Higher-value mutations reward more IGMA Packs.
| Mutation Required | Minimum Weight | Reward | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starstruck | 0.80kg | 3x IGMA Seed Packs | Hard |
| Shocked | 0.80kg | 2x IGMA Seed Packs | Hard |
| Sandy | 1.50kg | 1x IGMA Seed Pack | Medium |
| Snowy or Chilled | 1.50kg | 1x IGMA Seed Pack | Medium |
| Foggy | 2.00kg | 1x IGMA Seed Pack | Easy |
| Flooded or Soaked | 2.00kg | 1x IGMA Seed Pack | Easy |
💎 Bonus Reward: Complete 40 quests to receive 1x Premium IGMA Seed Pack (better drop rates for rare plants).
How to Complete Maya's Quests
Talk to Maya
Find Maya in the central area next to the Gear Shop. Press E to interact. Select "What you need?" to see her current quest requirements.
Grow Crops with Required Mutation
Plant crops and wait for weather events to trigger the required mutation. Different weather types cause different mutations:
Increase Crop Weight
Use sprinklers to water your crops and increase their weight. Place multiple sprinklers in a small area for maximum effect. Heavy fruit producers like Tomato, Apple, Orange, and Biohazard Melon work best.
Donate Crops to Maya
Once you have crops matching Maya's requirements, return to her and select "Donate all matching crops". You'll receive IGMA Seed Packs immediately. The quest will reset with new requirements.
💡 Pro Strategies
Best Plants for Maya's Quests
Use multi-harvest plants with high average weights for efficient quest completion:
Sprinkler Setup
Place 4-6 sprinklers in a tight cluster around your crops. This maximizes water coverage and weight gain. Upgrade to Turbo Sprinklers or Super Sprinklers for faster results.
Don't Sell Mutated Crops
Save mutated crops for Maya's quests instead of selling them. IGMA Seed Packs are more valuable than the Shillings you'd get from selling, especially if you're hunting for Octobranch or Radiant Petal.
Focus on Easy Quests First
Foggy and Flooded/Soaked quests (2.00kg requirement) are easiest to complete. Build up your IGMA Pack count with these before attempting harder Starstruck or Shocked quests.
What's in IGMA Seed Packs?
IGMA Seed Packs contain 5 exclusive plants, all multi-harvest types. See our full IGMA Pack guide for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Botanist in Garden Horizons? ▼
Maya the Botanist is located in the central area of the map, right next to the Gear Shop. Look for an NPC with brown hair wearing a scientist suit, holding a vial. There's a "BOTANIST" sign nearby.
How do I complete Botanist quests? ▼
Talk to Maya and check what mutation and weight she needs. Grow crops with that mutation (triggered by weather), use sprinklers to increase weight, then donate matching crops to Maya. You'll receive IGMA Seed Packs as rewards.
What's in the IGMA Seed Pack? ▼
IGMA Seed Packs contain 5 plants: Biohazard Melon (54%), Lablush Berry (30%), Starvine (12%), Radiant Petal (3.5%), and Octobranch (0.5%). All are multi-harvest plants. Premium packs have better drop rates.
Can I repeat Botanist quests? ▼
Yes! Maya's quests are repeatable. After completing a quest, she'll immediately offer a new one with different requirements. Complete 40 quests total to earn a bonus Premium IGMA Seed Pack.
Which mutations does Maya want? ▼
Maya accepts 6 mutation types: Starstruck (0.8kg, 3 packs), Shocked (0.8kg, 2 packs), Sandy (1.5kg, 1 pack), Snowy/Chilled (1.5kg, 1 pack), Foggy (2.0kg, 1 pack), and Flooded/Soaked (2.0kg, 1 pack).
How do I get Glowing/Frosty/Radiant mutations? ▼
Mutations are triggered by weather events. Wait for specific weather types: Clear weather for Sandy, Snowy weather for Chilled/Snowy, Foggy weather for Foggy, Rainy for Flooded/Soaked, Stormy for Shocked, and Meteor showers for Starstruck. Check our Mutations Guide for details.