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Kelp

Kelp

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Kelp is the topmost, still-growing segment of an underwater kelp stalk, randomly aging up over time until it reaches its maximum height and stops. It drops a kelp item instantly when broken with any tool.

0Hardness
0Blast Res.
handBest Tool
yesTransparent
yesRenewable

Uses

  • Dried Kelp — Smelt kelp in a furnace to get dried kelp, an edible food item that can be crafted into dried kelp blocks, one of the most efficient furnace fuels in the game.
  • Composting — Placing kelp in a composter has a 30% chance to raise the compost level by one, a cheap way to generate bone meal.

Found In

  • Ocean biomes — Generates underwater with roughly a 1-in-18 chance per chunk, in most non-frozen, non-warm oceans.
  • Wandering Trader — Purchasable from wandering traders for 3 emeralds.

Drops

FAQ

Does Kelp need a special tool to mine?

No. It has 0 hardness and breaks instantly with any tool or bare hands.

Can Kelp grow on land?

No, kelp can only be placed and will only survive on top of another kelp block or ground block submerged in water.

What is Kelp used for?

Primarily as a renewable food source (via dried kelp) and as compost or furnace fuel once converted into dried kelp blocks.

Is Kelp affected by Fortune or Silk Touch?

No. It always drops exactly one kelp item regardless of enchantments.

Tags

  • overworld
  • instant_break
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