Nether Wart
minecraft:nether_wartNether Wart is a crop grown only on soul sand, found naturally in Nether fortresses and bastion remnants. It is the primary base ingredient for brewing potions.
Uses
- Awkward Potion — Brewed with water bottles in a brewing stand to make Awkward Potion, the base for nearly every other potion effect.
- Nether Wart Block — Nine Nether Wart craft into one Nether Wart Block, though the recipe cannot be reversed.
- Red Nether Bricks — Combines with Nether Brick to craft Red Nether Bricks for building.
Found In
- Nether fortresses — Grows in soul sand gardens near fortress stairwells and chests.
- Bastion remnants — Found growing in housing unit courtyards.
- Planted by players — Can be planted on soul sand (not soul soil) in any dimension since 1.3.1.
Drops
- nether wart× 1–4fortune
FAQ
What can Nether Wart be planted on?
Only soul sand. Soul soil, despite its similar appearance, does not allow Nether Wart to grow.
How much does a mature Nether Wart plant drop?
A fully grown (age 3) plant drops 2-4 Nether Wart, up to 7 with Fortune III; immature plants drop only 1.
Can bone meal speed up Nether Wart growth?
No. Bone meal has no effect on Nether Wart; it grows purely on random ticks, roughly every 11 minutes per stage on average.
What is Nether Wart used for besides potions?
Crafting Nether Wart Blocks and Red Nether Bricks, and it can be sold to Cleric villagers for emeralds.
Tags
- nether
- plant
- instant_break
- crop