Coarse Dirt
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minecraft:coarse_dirtCoarse Dirt is a dirt variant that grass and mycelium cannot spread onto, making it useful for keeping paths and clearings free of grass. It drops itself and requires no specific tool tier.
0.5Hardness
0.5Blast Res.
shovelBest Tool
noTransparent
yesRenewable
Uses
- Dirt (tilled) — Using a hoe on Coarse Dirt converts it into regular dirt, making it farmable.
- Dirt Path — Using a shovel on Coarse Dirt turns it into a dirt path, same as with regular dirt.
Found In
- Windswept Savanna and Badlands — Generates as the natural surface block in windswept savannas, wooded badlands, and old growth taiga biomes.
- Piglin bartering — Piglins occasionally trade gravel for coarse dirt, making it a renewable resource.
- Woodland Mansions — Appears in mushroom farm rooms and trail ruins/abandoned camp structures.
Drops
- coarse dirt× 1
FAQ
Can grass spread onto Coarse Dirt?
No. Coarse Dirt specifically resists grass and mycelium spreading, unlike regular dirt.
How do I turn Coarse Dirt back into regular Dirt?
Right-click it with a hoe to till it into dirt, same as regular dirt farmland conversion.
Is Coarse Dirt renewable?
Yes. It can be crafted from 2 dirt and 2 gravel, and obtained renewably by bartering gravel with piglins.
What happens if I pour water on Coarse Dirt?
A water bottle used on Coarse Dirt converts it into mud, similar to regular dirt.
Tags
- shovel_mineable
- overworld
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