how far can water grow crops in minecraft
In Minecraft, water can help grow certain crops, but it doesn’t directly make crops grow faster. Here’s how water works with crops:
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Hydration Requirement:
- Most crops (like wheat, carrots, potatoes, and beetroot) need to be hydrated to grow. This means they must be planted on farmland that is underwatered or hydrated by water (e.g., within 4 blocks of a water source).
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Water Source Placement:
- To hydrate crops, water must be placed within 4 blocks of the farmland, either horizontally or vertically. The water can be in a canal, trench, or even in the same block as the crop (if using hydroponics with a water head).
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Distance from Water:
- Crops can grow if they are within 4 blocks of a water source, but the water doesn’t need to be directly adjacent. For example, if you have a water source 4 blocks away, the farmland between it and the water will still be hydrated.
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Automatic Hydration:
- If you place water on the same level as the crops, it will hydrate all farmland blocks within its range. If you place water in a trench below the crops, it will also hydrate the farmland above it within the same 4-block range.
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Crops That Don’t Need Water:
- Some crops, like sugarcane, can grow without water if planted on grass or dirt, but they grow faster when water is nearby. However, sugarcane can only grow in water if it’s in a block adjacent to water.
- Limitations:
- Water cannot spread to hydrate crops through solid blocks (like dirt or stone). If there’s an obstruction, the water won’t reach the farmland, and the crops won’t grow.
In summary, while water doesn’t directly grow crops farther than 4 blocks, it can hydrate crops within that range, allowing them to grow. Beyond 4 blocks, crops won’t receive hydration and won’t grow.
