John Miller
Mushrooms are a variety of fungus that grows and spreads in dark areas in Minecraft. They can be used to create a variety of food ingredients, including mushroom soup, rabbit stew, suspicious stew, and fermented spider eyes, which are used in potion-making. They can also be added to a composter for a 65% chance of raising the compost level by 1. In this article, we will discuss how to plant mushrooms in Minecraft and provide tips and tricks for successful mushroom farming.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Planting surface | Dirt, grass, podzol, mycelium, or nylium blocks |
| Light level | Less than 12 |
| Space | 7x7x8 |
| Planting technique | Place blocks around where the stem will be to block light, then fill the tunnel and remove the dirt once the mushroom has grown |
| Growth pattern | Mushrooms spread slowly to other opaque blocks |
| Spawn dangers | Hostile mobs may spawn in low-lit rooms |
| Giant mushrooms | Need a lot of room to grow |
| Regular mushrooms | Need to be spaced out with less than 5 in a 9x9x3 area |
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What You'll Learn
Planting mushrooms on mycelium, podzol, or nylium blocks
Mushrooms can be planted on mycelium, podzol, or nylium blocks, regardless of light level. These blocks are exceptions to the rule that mushrooms can only be planted in areas with a light level of less than or equal to 12.
Mycelium can spread to dirt, so no manual work is required. However, mycelium is not as easily obtainable as podzol for new players. To obtain podzol, plant a giant spruce tree with four saplings and wait for it to grow. Then, chop the tree down and use the newly formed podzol to plant your mushroom. Mycelium and grass blocks cannot spread to podzol.
If you are outdoors, you can also plant mushrooms using dirt, grass, or nylium blocks. To farm mushrooms outside, dig a 1x1 hole and fill it with water. Then, plant a mushroom in the water and use bonemeal on it quickly before the mushroom unplants. In the Nether, nylium is a good choice for growing huge mushrooms.
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Using torches to light the growing area
Mushrooms in Minecraft can be tricky to grow due to their preference for low-light areas. They grow in areas where the light level is less than 12. Regular torches have a light level of 14, which drops by one level every square. This means you need to place them at least two squares away from the growing area.
The light level should be dim, but bright enough to prevent hostile mobs from spawning (mobs spawn at light levels 7 and below). You can place torches up to six squares apart without the danger of mobs spawning, and this setup allows for the fastest mushroom growth.
One way to achieve the right light level is to place normal torches two blocks above where you want your mushrooms to grow. Another option is to use soul torches, which have a light level of 10, meaning they can be placed closer to the growing area. Soul torches can be crafted from a stick, charcoal, and soul soil, which can be found in the Nether.
If you are growing your mushrooms in a small, enclosed space, you can avoid the need for torches altogether. Mobs cannot spawn in areas that are only one block high, so you can create a growing area with a low ceiling to prevent them from spawning. The Nether is a good place to start a mushroom farm, as mobs do not spawn in small spaces there.
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Finding mushroom islands
Mushroom fields make up about 0.15% of the Overworld's area. They generate in areas where the continentalness values are the lowest, meaning they almost always generate as islands very far away from major landmasses. They are bordered by deep ocean biomes of any temperature. The islands sometimes tend to be close to one another, resulting in multiple mushroom fields separated by only a few hundred blocks.
For years, it was thought that finding a Mushroom Island was completely random. However, some patterns have been identified that might help lead you to a Mushroom Island:
- Take a trip into the ocean: This strategy requires patience as it can take up to 4 hours, but it has been proven to work.
- Use an Elytra: Craft a bunch of fireworks and start flying over oceans. This will speed up the process by 3 times.
- Look out for mountains: Mushroom Islands are often found close to small or medium mountain biomes. They are sometimes just big mountains in the middle of the ocean. If you see this, try exploring a few hundred blocks in diameter around it.
- Savannas and Deserts: There is a clear pattern of Savannas or Deserts next to Mushroom Islands. This pattern seems to repeat in around 70-80% of Mushroom Islands.
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Growing mushrooms in a 7x7x8 space
Firstly, you must find suitable ground for your mushrooms to grow on. If you are outdoors, you can plant the mushroom using dirt, grass, podzol, mycelium, or nylium. In the overworld, podzol is more easily available. To make podzol, plant a giant spruce tree with four saplings, wait for it to grow, then chop it down. You can then use the podzol to plant a mushroom. Alternatively, you can dig a 1x1 hole, fill it with water, and quickly plant a mushroom in the water and use bone meal before the mushroom unplants.
Secondly, you must be mindful of the light level. Mushrooms do not grow in areas where the light level is greater than 12. Therefore, you must carefully consider the placement of light sources. If you are using mycelium, nylium, or podzol, the light level does not matter, and mushrooms can be planted and remain in full light. For other surfaces, the light level must be 12 or below.
Finally, you must ensure that there is enough space for the mushrooms to grow. Huge mushrooms can be 5, 6, or 7 blocks tall, with the maximum height being 1 block shorter than the available space above it. Thus, if there is a block 7 meters above, the huge mushroom will grow to be 5 blocks tall. The area required is 7x7, and the blocks immediately adjacent to the stalk must be free, but not the rest of the bottom row.
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Using bone meal to grow large mushrooms
To grow large mushrooms in Minecraft, you need to use bone meal on either a red or brown mushroom. This will cause a huge mushroom to grow if there is enough space and if the mushroom is planted on the appropriate block.
Huge mushrooms can give at least 20 mushrooms when harvested. They can be 5, 6, or 7 blocks tall, with a maximum height of 1 block shorter than the available vertical space. For example, if there is a block 7 meters above, the huge mushroom will grow to be 5 blocks tall. The minimum space required is 7x7, and the blocks immediately adjacent to the stalk must be free.
You can plant the mushroom using dirt, grass, podzol, mycelium, or nylium. In the overworld, podzol is more easily available. To make podzol, plant a giant spruce tree with four saplings, wait for it to grow, chop it down, and use the newly formed podzol to plant a mushroom. Mycelium can spread to the dirt, so no manual work is required.
Another way to farm mushrooms outdoors is to dig a 1x1 hole and fill it with water. Then, plant a mushroom in the water and use bone meal on it quickly before the mushroom unplants.
Mushrooms do not grow in areas where the light level is greater than 12. They can be planted everywhere except in well-lit areas or on non-solid/transparent blocks. They do not require water, sand, or extra space like crops, cacti, or saplings. However, they can be planted in full light if they are on mycelium, nylium, or podzol. They can then spread slowly to other opaque blocks.
One way to grow a red mushroom on the surface of the world at any time of day without mycelium is to dig a tunnel and plant the mushroom two or three blocks below the surface at the end of the tunnel. Then, dig a single-block chute to the surface from above the mushroom. If the mushroom is deep enough, it will not pop off when exposed to light. Once there's light, use the bone meal and see if it grows.
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Frequently asked questions
Mushrooms can be planted and grown on blocks that have a full top surface in light levels below 13. They can be planted on dirt, grass, podzol, mycelium, or nylium blocks. They cannot be planted on slabs or stairs and require a space of 7x7x8 to grow.
The easiest way is to place soul torches, as they emit light level 10, which is dark enough for mushrooms and bright enough to prevent hostile mobs from spawning. Another way is to make the farming area just one block high and use a water system to channel the mushrooms out of the farm room.
Mushrooms can be found in swamp, old growth taiga, mushroom field biomes, and anywhere in the Nether. They are also found in the middle of oceans and large bodies of water on mushroom islands.
