How to Get Green and Yellow Pumpkins in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Are you a fan of the vibrant colors of autumn, but wish you could bring that cozy feeling into your Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) island? You're in luck! With a bit of creativity and some clever farming, you can grow and harvest green and yellow pumpkins to add a touch of fall to your island's landscape. Let's dive into how you can achieve this.

Before we start, it's important to note that pumpkins in ACNH come in three colors: orange, green, and yellow. The orange ones are native to your island, but the green and yellow varieties are a bit more elusive. Here's how you can get your hands on them.

Understanding Pumpkin Growth and Seasonality

Pumpkins in ACNH grow best during the summer months, from June to August. This is when you'll have the highest chance of finding pumpkin starts, which are the small, white flowers that indicate a pumpkin is about to grow. Keep this in mind as we discuss the different methods to obtain green and yellow pumpkins.

Another crucial aspect is that pumpkins in ACNH are affected by the island's native fruit. If your island's native fruit is apples, you'll only find apple pumpkins. The same goes for peaches and pears. However, there's a way around this, which we'll discuss later.

Method 1: Planting Native Pumpkins and Waiting for Variants

As mentioned earlier, your island will only produce orange pumpkins initially. However, there's a chance that green and yellow pumpkins will grow among them. To increase your odds, plant pumpkins in clusters. This will encourage more pumpkins to grow, including the rare variants.

To do this, plant your pumpkin starts in a 3x3 or 5x5 grid. Water them daily, and you should see a good yield of pumpkins, including the green and yellow ones. This method requires patience, as it can take several days to a week for the pumpkins to grow and be ready for harvest.

Method 2: Time Traveling to Find Pumpkin Starts

If you're not keen on waiting for the pumpkins to grow naturally, you can use the time traveling feature in ACNH to your advantage. During the summer months, visit other islands or mystery islands to find pumpkin starts. Keep an eye out for the small, white flowers that indicate a pumpkin is about to grow.

Once you've found some pumpkin starts, you can dig them up using your shovel and plant them on your island. Remember to water them daily to ensure they grow into healthy pumpkins. This method allows you to skip the waiting period and have pumpkins ready for harvest in just a few days.

Growing Green and Yellow Pumpkins with Non-Native Fruits

As we discussed earlier, your island's native fruit determines the type of pumpkins that will grow. However, there's a way to grow green and yellow pumpkins even if your island's native fruit is not apples, peaches, or pears. Here's how:

First, you'll need to obtain some non-native fruit. You can do this by visiting other islands, participating in the Stalk Market, or using the Bell Tree glitch. Once you have some non-native fruit, plant them on your island. After a few days, you should see pumpkin starts growing among the fruit trees.

Method 3: Using the Bell Tree Glitch

The Bell Tree glitch is a well-known exploit in ACNH that allows you to obtain non-native fruit. To do this, plant a money tree on your island and wait for it to grow. Once it's fully grown, shake the tree to receive a bag containing 3,000 Bells. However, there's a chance that the bag will contain a piece of non-native fruit instead of the Bells.

To increase your odds of getting non-native fruit, plant the money tree near a cliff or the edge of your island. This will give you a better chance of obtaining the fruit instead of the Bells. Once you have the non-native fruit, plant it on your island and wait for the pumpkin starts to appear.

Method 4: Using the Island Designer App

If you're playing on the Nintendo Switch, you can use the Island Designer app to create custom designs for your island. One of the features of this app is the ability to change your island's native fruit. By doing this, you can grow green and yellow pumpkins even if your island's native fruit is not apples, peaches, or pears.

To use the Island Designer app, open it and select "Design Your Island." From there, you can choose to change your island's native fruit. Select the fruit you want to grow, and the app will generate a code that you can use to change your island's native fruit. Keep in mind that this method will only work if you haven't already planted any trees on your island.

Now that you know how to grow green and yellow pumpkins in ACNH, it's time to get creative with your island's landscape. Use your newfound knowledge to create a cozy autumn-themed area on your island, complete with pumpkin patches, fall foliage, and warm, inviting decor. Happy island designing!