Grow a Garden: How to Upgrade the DNA Machine (Complete Guide)

If you're looking to hatch rare Dinosaur Pets or get your hands on the powerful Primal Egg in Grow a Garden, you'll need to upgrade the DNA Machine. Introduced in the latest Pet Mutations update, this machine offers exciting new rewards as you level it up, from faster cooldowns to access to exclusive Dino Eggs.

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This guide walks you through everything you need to know about how to upgrade the DNA Machine, including plant requirements, upgrade perks, and tips for unlocking all the new content.

What Is the DNA Machine in Grow a Garden?

The DNA Machine is a key feature in Grow a Garden that lets you exchange non-dino critters for Dinosaur Eggs or even hatch full-fledged Dinosaur Pets. With the recent update, the machine now supports upgrades that unlock new rewards and reduce cooldown times.

You'll find the DNA Machine located next to the Dinosaur Egg stall, and you’ll need to interact with Barry, a Raptor NPC, to begin the upgrade process.

How to Upgrade the DNA Machine – Step-by-Step

To upgrade the DNA Machine, you’ll need to collect and donate specific Prehistoric Plants. Here’s how:

Upgrade Steps:

1. Collect Prehistoric Plants in your inventory.

2. Find Barry the Raptor, located near the DNA Machine.

3. Press “E” to interact and bring up five action prompts.

4. Choose the option “Take all my prehistoric plants” to donate your plants.

5. The upgrade progress bar above the machine will update, showing how many more plants you need to level up.

All DNA Machine Upgrade Levels, Costs & Perks

The DNA Machine has five upgrade levels, each requiring a different plant weight and unlocking new features:

Level	Plant Requirement	Upgrade Effect
Level 1	40 kg	Unlocks a new Egg type
Level 2	60 kg	Reduces DNA Machine wait time
Level 3	80 kg	Unlocks more Eggs, including Primal Egg
Level 4	100 kg	Enables crafting of Primal Eggs
Level 5	120 kg	Greatly reduces cooldown time

Prehistoric Plants List

These are the Prehistoric Plants you can submit to Barry for upgrading the machine:

• Bone Blossom
• Horned Dinoshroom
• Boneboo
• Paradise Petal
• Firefly Fern
• Fossilight
• Stonebite

Make sure you collect a variety of these to meet the weight requirements for each upgrade tier.

What’s the Primal Egg & How to Get It

The Primal Egg is an exclusive reward that allows you to hatch six new Dinosaur Pets. Here’s how you can get it:

• Level 3 DNA Machine: Chance to obtain Primal Egg as a reward
• Level 4 DNA Machine: Unlock the ability to craft Primal Eggs directly

You cannot get these pets without upgrading your machine first.

FAQs

Q: Where is the DNA Machine located in Grow a Garden?

A: You’ll find it next to the Dinosaur Egg stall, with Barry the Raptor standing nearby.

Q: What do I need to upgrade the DNA Machine?

A: You need Prehistoric Plants which must be submitted to Barry to initiate the upgrade process.

Q: What’s the benefit of upgrading the DNA Machine?

A: You unlock new Dinosaur Eggs, faster wait times, and the ability to craft Primal Eggs for exclusive pets.

The DNA Machine is your gateway to some of the most exciting content in Grow a Garden. Whether you're farming for Dinosaur Pets or trying to reduce cooldowns for faster progress, upgrading the machine is essential. Just gather those Prehistoric Plants, donate them to Barry, and enjoy the rewards that each level brings.