If you're wondering where to buy Gysahl Greens in FFXIV, the short answer is from a Chocobokeep or general vendor NPC, where they cost only a few gil each. These leafy greens are the basic chocobo food in Final Fantasy XIV, and you'll need a steady supply to summon your battle chocobo and to raise stable chocobos. This guide walks through every reliable source, from the cheapest NPC vendors to the Market Board and even growing your own.
Gysahl Greens are one of the most affordable consumables in the game, so the goal here isn't really saving gil — it's knowing the closest, most convenient place to grab a stack whenever you run low. Below you'll find the main options ranked from simplest to most self-sufficient.
What you need to know first
- Why buy them: Gysahl Greens summon your Chocobo Companion in the field and are used to feed and raise chocobos at a stable.
- Cost: Just a few gil from NPC vendors — essentially pocket change at any level.
- Where: Chocobokeeps, several city and field merchants, the Market Board, and your own garden.
- Tip: They stack high, so buy plenty at once and you won't have to shop again for a long time.
Where to get Gysahl Greens in FFXIV
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Step 1: Know what Gysahl Greens are for
Before you go shopping, it helps to understand why you need Gysahl Greens. They're the standard chocobo treat. You use one to summon your battle chocobo (your Chocobo Companion) into the field, and you feed them to chocobos at a stable as part of Chocobo Raising and breeding. Because both activities consume greens steadily, it pays to keep a healthy stack in your inventory.
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Step 2: Buy from a Chocobokeep or vendor NPC
The cheapest and most reliable source is an NPC. Chocobokeeps — the same NPCs that help you unlock your chocobo companion during the "My Little Chocobo" quest — sell Gysahl Greens, and so do many general merchants near chocobo hubs. Good places to find one include Bentbranch Meadows in the Central Shroud (just outside Gridania), Horizon in Western Thanalan (near Ul'dah), and Red Rooster Stead in Central Thanalan. Plenty of other Chocobokeeps and city merchants stock them too, so you're rarely far from a vendor.
Chocobokeeps and nearby merchants sell Gysahl Greens for just a few gil. -
Step 3: Buy in bulk from the Market Board
If you want hundreds of greens in one go, head to the Market Board in any major city and search for "Gysahl Greens." Other players sell them in large stacks, often gathered or grown in bulk. Prices are set by players and vary slightly from world to world, but they remain very cheap. This is the fastest option when you're stocking up for serious chocobo raising and don't want to make repeated vendor trips.
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Step 4: Grow your own with gardening
For a free, renewable supply, you can grow Gysahl Greens yourself. If you have access to a house, apartment, or even a flowerpot with a garden bed, plant the appropriate seeds, tend the crop with fertilizer and water over a few days, then harvest a fresh batch. Gardening takes patience and a bit of setup, but once your beds are running you'll never have to buy greens again — and you can sell the surplus on the Market Board.
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Step 5: Use your Gysahl Greens
Once you've stocked up, putting them to work is simple. From your inventory, right-click the Gysahl Greens and choose "Use" to summon your Chocobo Companion into battle. At a chocobo stable on your housing plot, interact with the stable and feed greens to raise, train, and eventually breed your chocobos. Keep a stack handy so you're never caught without your feathered friend.
Use greens from your bag to summon your chocobo, or feed them at the stable.
Tips for stocking up efficiently
- Buy in big batches. Greens stack high and cost almost nothing, so grab a large quantity from a vendor and forget about restocking for a while.
- Keep some on your retainer. Storing a spare stack on a retainer means you always have a reserve to pull from when raising chocobos.
- Combine sources. Use a nearby Chocobokeep for quick top-ups, the Market Board for bulk, and gardening if you want a permanent free supply.
- Don't overthink the price. At a few gil each, the only real cost is the time to reach a vendor — pick whichever source is closest.
Troubleshooting
The vendor doesn't seem to sell greens
Make sure you're talking to a Chocobokeep or a general/farm merchant rather than a specialty vendor. If one NPC doesn't list them, a Market Board search will always turn up player listings.
I can't summon my chocobo even with greens
You need to unlock your Chocobo Companion first by joining a Grand Company and completing the "My Little Chocobo" quest. Until then, using a green won't summon a battle chocobo.
My gardening crop didn't produce greens
Gardening requires the correct seeds, regular tending, and time to mature. Skipping fertilizer or harvesting too early can reduce or ruin the yield, so follow the full growth cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest place to buy Gysahl Greens in FFXIV?
Any Chocobokeep or general vendor NPC sells them for just a few gil each, which is about as cheap as it gets. Bentbranch Meadows, Horizon, and Red Rooster Stead are convenient spots.
Can I buy Gysahl Greens on the Market Board?
Yes. Search "Gysahl Greens" on the Market Board in any major city to buy large stacks from other players. It's the best option when you need hundreds at once.
What do Gysahl Greens do in FFXIV?
They summon your Chocobo Companion in the field and are used to feed and raise chocobos at a stable as part of Chocobo Raising and breeding.
Can I grow Gysahl Greens myself?
Yes. With a house, apartment, or flowerpot garden bed you can plant, fertilize, and harvest your own Gysahl Greens for a free, renewable supply.
Do I need Gysahl Greens to get a chocobo?
You unlock your chocobo through a Grand Company and the "My Little Chocobo" quest, and Gysahl Greens are what you use afterward to summon and care for it.
Final thoughts
Buying Gysahl Greens in FFXIV is quick and painless once you know your options. For everyday needs, grab a stack from the nearest Chocobokeep or vendor NPC; for bulk raising, sweep the Market Board; and for a permanent supply, set up a garden. Whichever route you choose, keeping plenty of greens on hand means your chocobo is always ready to ride. For the latest game details, check the official Final Fantasy XIV website.
