How to Become a Fruit Mogul in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Want to turn your island into a thriving orchard with every fruit imaginable? Getting different types of fruit in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a key part of the game, not only for decorative purposes but also for making money and completing your collection. Here’s the comprehensive guide on how to get more fruits in Animal Crossing, covering various methods and tricks to become a true fruit tycoon.
The Core Methods: Your Path to Fruit Abundance
The answer to “How can I get more fruits in Animal Crossing?” isn’t singular; it’s about leveraging a variety of methods. Here are the primary ways to acquire non-native fruits and expand your island’s agricultural diversity:
1. Embark on Boat Tours with Kapp’n
Kapp’n’s boat tours, introduced in the 2.0 update, are a fantastic way to visit unique islands. While these islands don’t guarantee a specific fruit, they often feature a diverse landscape with a chance of finding non-native fruits. Keep taking those boat rides, and you’re bound to stumble upon something new.
2. Vacation to Collect Coconuts
Coconuts are special; they only grow on the beach. Fortunately, you can find them on any beach – on your island, mystery islands, or friends’ islands. So, if your aim is to stock up on coconuts, beach vacationing should be on your agenda.
3. Use Nook Miles Tickets for Mystery Island Hopping
Nook Miles Tickets are your golden keys to exploring procedurally generated Mystery Islands. While most of these islands will feature your island’s native fruit, there is a small chance of encountering an island with your “sister fruit” or a rare island overflowing with a specific non-native fruit. The probability might be low, but the potential rewards are definitely worth the effort.
4. Connect with Online Communities
The Animal Crossing community is huge, friendly, and very willing to help. Joining online forums, Discord servers, or subreddits dedicated to Animal Crossing is a gateway to finding Dodo Codes to visit other players’ islands. This is one of the quickest and most reliable ways to gather fruits you are missing.
5. Make Friends and Visit Their Islands
The most efficient way to access various fruit types is by having friends who play Animal Crossing. Visiting their islands allows you to collect their native fruits. It’s a win-win – you get the fruit you need, and they might get to benefit from your own fruit. Consider trading fruits to make the process even faster.
6. The Gift of Mail
Don’t forget to check your mailbox. Sometimes, villagers will send you letters with gifts that might include non-native fruits. These can be unexpected surprises that add to your growing collection.
7. Isabelle’s Starter Gift
New players often receive a basket of non-native fruit from Isabelle as one of their starting tasks. This is an excellent way to get your hands on fruit that doesn’t grow on your island at the start.
8. Villager Interactions
Villagers aren’t just friendly neighbors; they can also be a source of fruit. If you’re lucky, some villagers will give you gifts, sometimes including fruit. Also, if you write a villager a letter and include a local fruit and ask them for fruit in return, they will usually send you a non-native fruit as a response.
9. Nook’s Cranny
While Nook’s Cranny mainly sells your island’s native fruit, they might occasionally have a different fruit on display. Be sure to check their daily stock to see if you can get lucky.
Planting and Growing
Once you’ve acquired various fruits, knowing how to plant them is important. Here’s the breakdown:
- Equip a Shovel: Select your shovel from your tool wheel.
- Dig a Hole: Create a hole in the ground where you want your new tree to grow.
- Plant: Open your inventory, select the fruit, and choose “Plant 1.”
- Wait: The fruit sapling will start to grow, and you’ll have your new tree in just a few days!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the different types of fruits in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
There are six main fruit types: apples, cherries, coconuts, oranges, peaches, and pears. Each island starts with one native fruit, and coconuts grow on beaches.
2. What is a “sister fruit” and how do I get it?
A “sister fruit” is a non-native fruit that can sometimes appear on mystery islands. It’s essentially a second type of fruit that might naturally occur in your game, besides your native one.
3. Can I get all fruits from Mystery Islands?
Most Mystery Islands will only contain your native fruit. However, there’s a chance of finding a rare island with a single, specific non-native fruit, but they are not guaranteed and quite rare.
4. How do I get Isabelle to give me non-native fruit?
Early in the game, Isabelle will ask you to complete tasks. One of her rewards is a basket of non-native fruit to help you start your collection.
5. Does Nook’s Cranny sell non-native fruits?
Nook’s Cranny typically sells your island’s native fruit. They may sometimes have a different fruit in stock, but it is not reliable.
6. What are the “perfect fruits” and how do I get them?
Perfect fruits are a rare variation of your island’s native fruit. They can only be grown in the town where the player’s character was created, and there is only one perfect fruit tree per town. Once the perfect fruit is harvested, the tree will produce regular, non-perfect fruit again.
7. How do I get a specific fruit if it’s not native to my island?
The most reliable method is to visit other players’ islands or use online communities to trade or ask for help.
8. How much do non-native fruits sell for?
Non-native fruits sell for 500 Bells each, while your island’s native fruit sells for only 100 Bells each. This makes collecting and growing non-native fruits a great way to make money.
9. Can I give fruits to villagers?
Yes, villagers love receiving fruits as gifts! Using the “fruit stack” trick is a popular way to raise your friendship level with them, potentially leading to framed photos.
10. Can I move fruit trees?
You can move fully grown trees in Animal Crossing: New Horizons by digging them up with a shovel after eating a fruit. The tree will remain as a “tree” in your inventory until you re-plant it.
11. What are some Dodo Codes I can use to find fruits?
Dodo Codes are constantly changing. The best way to find active codes is to join online communities and ask players for their island codes. Check forums like Reddit’s r/AnimalCrossing or Discord servers for the most recent Dodo Codes.
12. How can I get villagers to send me fruits in the mail?
Pick a local fruit, write a letter to any villager saying “please send me fruit”, attach the fruit to the letter, and send it. Check your mail the next day, and the villager should have sent you a non-native fruit in return.
13. Are there any fruits besides the main six?
There are no other fruit types apart from the six main fruits: apples, cherries, coconuts, oranges, peaches, and pears. While there are some other items that grow such as crops in the 2.0 update, these are not classified as fruit.
14. Can I plant picked flowers?
Yes, you can replant picked flowers. Dig them up with a shovel, and they will be added to your inventory. Then, you can plant them just like you would a tree sapling.
15. Is there a way to get bananas in Animal Crossing?
While bananas do appear in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, they are not available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
By using these methods and knowing all these tricks, you’ll be well on your way to having a diverse and fruitful island. Happy gaming, and happy fruit hunting!