Sandy yellow coloration with sandy ripple texture effects and sand cloud particles surrounding crops both on plant and when held. Features desert aesthetic with tan tint appearance making fruits look like they're made of sand, complementing prehistoric theme perfectly.
How to Obtain
Sandstorm weather event - Random weather with pale yellow sky and sand particles flying across map
Prehistoric Update introduction - Added July 5, 2025 alongside dinosaur-themed update as permanent weather event
3-minute event duration - All fully grown crops on server have chance to gain Sandy mutation during Sandstorm window
RNG-based application - No manual trigger available, entirely dependent on random weather occurrence and crop chance
Best Way to Get Sandy Mutation
Sandstorm preparation strategy - Plant high-value multi-harvest crops like Moon Mango, Sugar Apple, Bone Blossom before Sandstorm events (occurs randomly 2-5 times per day), then protect Sandy crops for mutation combinations.
Pro Tips
Clay combination pathway - Combine with Wet Mutation during Rain/Thunderstorm to create Clay Mutation (10x multiplier)
Weather tracking importance - Join Discord servers for Sandstorm alerts since events are rare among 13+ possible weather types
Community Secrets
Foundation mutation status - True value lies in mutation combinations rather than base 3x multiplier, making it essential building block for higher-tier mutations
Prehistoric theme synergy - Visual desert aesthetic perfectly complements dinosaur update theme, creating immersive Stone Age farming experience
Event frequency tracking - Community reports 2-5 Sandstorms per gaming session, but randomness keeps timing unpredictable and exciting
Strategic crop protection - Advanced players maintain dedicated 'Sandy gardens' to preserve base mutation for planned combination attempts during other weather events