Farmland

This article is about the block. For farms in villages, see Farm. For the practice of producing resources, see Farming.
"Soil" redirects here. For other kinds of similar soil, see Dirt (disambiguation). For the block that is found in the Nether, see Soul Soil.
Farmland

Farmland.png: Infobox image for Farmland the block in Minecraft

Moist Farmland.png: Infobox image for Farmland the block in Minecraft

Invicon Farmland.png: Inventory sprite for Farmland in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Farmland
Renewable

Yes

Stackable

Yes (64)

Tool

Blast resistance

0.6

Hardness

0.6

Luminous

No

Transparent

Java Edition: Partial (Blocks light)
Bedrock Edition: Yes

Flammable

No

Catches fire
from lava

Block: Yes
Item: No

Map color (JE)


 10 DIRT

Farmland is a block created by using a hoe on most types of dirt, and cannot be obtained in the inventory in Survival mode. It is required to grow all types of seeds, as well as carrots and potatoes.

Hydrated farmland (wet farmland) is farmland that becomes soaked with water from a water block within 4 blocks horizontally and on the same level or 1 block above the farmland block.

Obtaining

Breaking

When mined (even with a Silk Touch tool), farmland drops dirt. It can be obtained as an item only by using commands, via the Creative inventory or the pick block control in Creative mode.

Block
Hardness 0.6
Tool
Breaking time (sec)[A]
Default 0.9
BlockSprite oak-planks.png: Sprite image for oak-planks in MinecraftWooden 0.45
BlockSprite cobblestone.png: Sprite image for cobblestone in MinecraftStone 0.25
ItemSprite copper-ingot.png: Sprite image for copper-ingot in MinecraftCopper
0.2
ItemSprite iron-ingot.png: Sprite image for iron-ingot in MinecraftIron 0.15
ItemSprite diamond.png: Sprite image for diamond in MinecraftDiamond 0.15
ItemSprite netherite-ingot.png: Sprite image for netherite-ingot in MinecraftNetherite 0.1
ItemSprite gold-ingot.png: Sprite image for gold-ingot in MinecraftGolden 0.1
Legend
  • incorrect tool, drops nothing
  • correct tool, drops nothing or something other than the block itself
  • correct tool, drops the block itself
  • italicized can be instant mined
  1. These durations ignore other influential factors (e.g. Mining Fatigue), and are measured in seconds. For more information, see Breaking § Speed.

Natural generation

Farmland occurs naturally in villages where wheat, potatoes, carrots, beetroots, pumpkin stems, and melon stems are grown. Patches of farmland are surrounded by logs or sandstone, spruce trapdoor, and cobblestone. Farmland also naturally occurs in certain woodland mansion rooms.

Post-generation

A player can create a block of farmland by using a hoe on a dirt block, grass block, or dirt path. Using a hoe on coarse dirt or rooted dirt turns them into regular dirt, which can then be tilled into farmland by using the hoe once more. Mycelium and podzol cannot be turned into farmland.[1]

Usage

Farmland is required to grow most types of crops: wheat seeds, carrots, potatoes, beetroot seeds, melon seeds, pumpkin seeds, torchflower seeds, and pitcher pods.

Plants such as saplings[2], ferns, grass, flowers[3], azaleas, flowering azaleas, bushes, dead bushes‌, firefly bushes, and sweet berries may be planted on farmland. Mushrooms[4], sugar cane[5], bamboo[6], twisting vines[7], and cacti cannot be planted on farmland.

Wall-mounted blocks such as ladders and torches cannot be attached to the side of a farmland block. Farmland is a partial block (15/16 of a block in height), so mobs cannot spawn on it.

Hydration

Conditions in which farmland either is or isn't hydrated.

A farmland block is created dry and eventually reverts to dirt if not hydrated and nothing is planted on it.

For farmland to become hydrated, water must be present:

  • up to four blocks away horizontally (including diagonally) from the farmland block.
  • at the same level or one block above the farmland block level.

The blocks between the farmland block and the water make no difference. Whether the water is flowing or still also makes no difference.

The rate at which farmland becomes hydrated cannot be changed. Each farmland block within a 9×9 grid of farmland with a single water block in the middle has exactly the same chance of becoming hydrated as a single farmland block in an ocean.

Farmland can also be hydrated by rain.

Different types of seeds grow faster on hydrated farmland than on dry farmland. Hydrated farmland yields a fully developed wheat crop in a little over a single day/night cycle.

Decay

Farmland eventually decays into normal dirt if it's dehydrated and nothing is planted in it. Additionally, a farmland block becomes a dirt block, regardless of its state of hydration, if any of the following occur:

When farmland decays, any crops growing on the block are dropped as items, as if they were harvested.

A ravager does not turn farmland to dirt when stepping on it, but it does destroy all crops.

Sounds

Generic

Java Edition:

BlockSprite gravel.png: Sprite image for gravel in Minecraft gravel sound type
SoundSubtitlesSourceDescriptionResource locationTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
​Block brokenBlocksOnce the block has brokenblock.gravel.breaksubtitles.block.generic.break1.00.816
​Block placedBlocksWhen the block is placedblock.gravel.placesubtitles.block.generic.place1.00.816
​Block breakingBlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenblock.gravel.hitsubtitles.block.generic.hit0.250.516
​Something falls on a blockEntity-DependentFalling on the block with fall damageblock.gravel.fallsubtitles.block.generic.fall0.50.7516
​FootstepsEntity-DependentWalking on the blockblock.gravel.stepsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps0.151.016

Bedrock Edition:

BlockSprite gravel.png: Sprite image for gravel in Minecraft gravel sound type
SoundSourceDescriptionResource locationVolumePitch
BlocksOnce the block has brokendig.gravel1.00.8-1.0
BlocksWhen the block is placeddig.gravel1.00.8-1.0
BlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenhit.gravel0.170.5
PlayersFalling on the block with fall damagefall.gravel0.41.0
PlayersWalking on the blockstep.gravel0.31.0
BlocksJumping from the blockjump.gravel0.11.0
BlocksFalling on the block without fall damageland.gravel0.171.0

Unique

Java Edition

Sounds
SoundSubtitlesSourceDescriptionResource locationTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
​Hoe tillsBlocksWhen a block is tilled into farmlanditem.hoe.tillsubtitles.item.hoe.till1.01.016

Bedrock Edition:

Sounds
SoundSourceDescriptionResource locationVolumePitch
BlocksWhen a block is tilled into farmlanduse.gravel1.00.8

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierFormBlock tagsTranslation key
BlockSprite farmland.png: Sprite image for farmland in Minecraft FarmlandfarmlandBlock & Itemmineable/shovelblock.minecraft.farmland

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID FormItem ID[i 1]Translation key
BlockSprite farmland.png: Sprite image for farmland in Minecraft Farmlandfarmland60Block & Giveable Item[i 2]Identical[i 3]tile.farmland.name
  1. ID of block's direct item form, which is used in savegame files and addons.
  2. Available with /give command.
  3. The block's direct item form has the same ID as the block.

Block states

See also: Block states

Java Edition:

Name Default value Allowed values Description
moisture0 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Increasing levels of wetness. The wetness value counts down to 0 while the farmland does not have access to water. The wet texture is used only on level 7. Newly hydrated farmland jumps from 0 to 7.[10]

Bedrock Edition:

NameMetadata Bits Default value Allowed valuesValues for
Metadata Bits
Description
moisturized_amount0x1
0x2
0x4
0 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Increasing levels of wetness. The wetness value counts down to 0 while the farmland does not have access to water. The wet texture is used on levels 1-7. Newly hydrated farmland jumps from 0 to 7.


Achievements

IconAchievementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)Gamerscore earnedTrophy type (PS)
PS4Other
Planting the pastPlant any Sniffer seed10Bronze

Advancements

IconAdvancementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)
A Seedy PlacePlant a seed and watch it growPlant one of these 7 crops: Other crops and plants can be planted, but are ignored for this advancement.
Planting the PastPlant any Sniffer seedPlant either Torchflower Seeds or a Pitcher Pod.
This is a hidden advancement, meaning that it can be viewed by the player only after completing it, regardless of if its child advancement(s), if any, have been completed.

History

Java Edition Classic
May 21, 2009Notch shows interest in adding farmland.
Java Edition Indev
20100206-2034 Added farmland.
There is currently a bug that allows players to destroy any block (even bedrock) by placing a dirt block under a block, tilling the dirt, and planting seeds on the dirt. This causes the block above the tilled dirt to disappear without giving a resource.
Farmland is created by tilling grass blocks or dirt using a hoe.
Wheat seeds can now be planted on farmland.
Java Edition Alpha
v1.1.1Sneaking on farmland now prevents it from decaying.
Java Edition Beta
1.2The block destruction bug for farmland has been fixed.
1.5Rain now hydrates farmland.
1.6Fences can now be placed below farmland to prevent it from decaying.
Farmland can now be dug faster using a shovel.
1.7 The side texture of farmland is now aligned to the bottom of the model instead of the top.
1.8Pre-releaseDropped farmland items no longer appear larger than normal blocks.
Melon seeds and pumpkin seeds can now be planted on farmland.
Creative mode is reintroduced. Despite its inventory containing most in-game blocks, farmland is not currently one of those blocks.
Java Edition
?Farmland with a crop on top no longer reverts to dirt (destroying the crop) due to dehydration, although it still can via trampling.
1.0.0Beta 1.9 Prerelease 5 The texture of dirt has been changed, resulting the texture of farmland changing.
Beta 1.9 Prerelease 6Farmland can now decay even if fences are placed below it.
1.111w48aAs a response to the bug fix in Beta 1.9 Prerelease 6, farmland can now be trampled only if the player jumps onto it; walking no longer affects it. Animals, villagers, and other mobs can now similarly trample farmland by jumping on it, but not by walking.
11w49aParticles and items no longer destroy farmland.
Melon and pumpkin blocks no longer need farmland to spawn onto, as they can now grow on normal dirt or grass blocks.
1.4.212w34aCarrots and potatoes can now be planted on farmland.
1.814w25a Farmland no longer has an item model.
1.915w31aBeetroot seeds can now be planted on farmland.
Farmland has an item model again.[11]
15w46aSmall mobs​ no longer turn farmland to dirt by falling on it.
1.10.1releaseFarmland has now been reduced from a full block tall to 1516.
1.1116w38aUsing pick block now gives the player the farmland itself instead of dirt.
16w39aFarmland now generates in the dual-staged farm room and wheat farm room in woodland mansions.
1.1217w18bPlacing wheat seeds, melon seeds, pumpkin seeds, or beetroot seeds in farmland now gives the player the "A Seedy Place" advancement.
1.1317w47aFarmland is now available in the Creative inventory.
1.1418w43a The texture of farmland has been changed.
1.1519w37aBlocks that can now be manually placed on farmland without turning it into dirt can now also be pushed into it by a piston without turning the farmland under the block the piston has pushed into dirt.
Pre-Release 2Farmland now suffocates mobs.
Pre-Release 3Farmland no longer suffocates mobs.
1.16.220w29aFarmland once again suffocates mobs.
1.19.4
Experiment
Update 1.20
23w07aTorchflower seeds can now be planted on farmland.
1.19.4 Pre-release 1Placing torchflower seeds in farmland now gives the player the "A Seedy Place" advancement.
1.2023w12aPitcher pods can now be planted on farmland.
23w13aPlacing a pitcher pod in farmland now gives the player the "A Seedy Place" advancement.
23w17aPlacing a pitcher pod in farmland now gives the player the "Planting the Past" advancement.
1.21.525w09aDead bushes can now be placed on farmland.
25w10aCactus flowers can now be placed on farmland.
Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.1.0 Added farmland. It was unobtainable at the time.
v0.2.0 The texture of dirt has been changed.
v0.4.0 The side texture of farmland is now aligned to the bottom of the model instead of the top.
Farmland can now be created by using a hoe on dirt or grass blocks.
v0.5.0Farmland can now be trampled into dirt when jumped on.
v0.9.0build 1Farmland now naturally generates in villages.
Pocket Edition
1.1.0alpha 1.1.0.0Farmland now generates in woodland mansions.
Bedrock Edition
? Farmland with hydration values between 1 and 6 now uses coarse dirt as the side texture.
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3 The texture of farmland has been changed.
Farmland is now used as the job site block for farmer villagers.
1.11.0beta 1.11.0.1Farmland is no longer used as the job site block for farmer villagers.
1.12.0beta 1.12.0.2 Dry farmland no longer uses coarse dirt as the side texture.[12]
1.16.100beta 1.16.100.50Farmland can now be obtained from the Creative inventory.
1.19.40Preview 1.19.40.21Sweet berries can now be planted on farmland.
The collision height of farmland has reduced from a full block to 1516 of a block.
Preview 1.19.40.24The collision height of farmland has returned to 1616 of a block.
1.19.50Preview 1.19.50.20The collision height of farmland has been changed back to 1516 of a block.
1.19.70
Experiment
Sniffer
Preview 1.19.70.23Torchflower seeds can now be planted on farmland.
1.20.0Preview 1.20.0.20Pitcher pods can now be planted on farmland.
Preview 1.20.0.23Added the achievement "Planting the past", unlocked when the player plants torchflower seeds or pitcher pods on farmland.
Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU1CU11.001.001.00Patch 11.0.1 Added farmland.
TU5Farmland cannot be obtained from the Creative inventory.
Melon seeds and pumpkin seeds can now be planted on farmland.
TU141.04Carrots and potatoes can now be planted on farmland.
TU43CU331.361.361.36Patch 13Beetroot seeds can now be planted on farmland.
TU54CU441.521.521.52Patch 241.0.4Using pick block now gives the player the farmland itself instead of dirt.
Farmland now generates in the dual-staged farm room and wheat farm room in woodland mansions.
TU56CU471.551.551.55Patch 261.0.6Using pick block now gives the player dirt again instead of the farmland itself.
1.90 The texture of farmland has been changed.
New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0 Added farmland.
Farmland cannot be obtained from the Creative inventory.

Data history

Java Edition
1.1317w47aPrior to The Flattening, this block's numeral ID was 60.

Issues

Issues relating to "Farmland" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Trivia

  • Farmland is not trampled when walking onto it from a slab next to it, unlike walking off from a full block.
  • Farmland does not revert to dirt if the player jumps onto it, if a block is two blocks above the farmland being jumped on.
  • According to the developer, Xilefian, "there's code that makes crops grow faster if they're in rows with a space between them" [13]

See also

References

  1. MC-8231 — Mycelium and podzol cannot be tilled with hoes
  2. MC-119628 — resolved as "Works As Intended".
  3. MC-58383 — resolved as "Works As Intended".
  4. MC-195310
  5. MC-168264
  6. MC-168265
  7. MC-195308
  8. MC-138963
  9. MCPE-103500
  10. MC-265476 — resolved as "Works As Intended".
  11. MC-58073
  12. MCPE-42746
  13. https://twitter.com/Xilefian/status/1400099375939047424

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