Does Nether Wart Only Grow at Night?
No, Nether wart does not only grow at night, as its growth is not affected by light or any other environmental factors, and it can grow at any time of day. The growth rate of Nether wart is consistent, taking approximately 13653 game ticks (11.3775 minutes) on average to grow one age step, and 40960 game ticks (34.133333333333 minutes) on average to fully grow from planting to harvest.
Understanding Nether Wart Growth
What is Nether Wart?
Nether wart is a plant that grows in The Nether, specifically on Soul Sand, and has three stages of growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do Nether Warts need darkness to grow?: No, Nether Warts do not need darkness to grow, and their growth is not affected by light levels.
- Is there a way to speed up Nether Wart growth?: Yes, Nether Warts can grow faster with lava, taking approximately 3 times faster than usual to grow.
- Why isn’t my Nether wart growing?: If your Nether wart is not growing, it may be due to the chunk being unloaded while traveling to another dimension, so try leaving your character idle near the plants.
- How do you tell if a Nether wart is fully grown?: A fully grown Nether wart is large with bulbous ends, and unlike Overworld plants, jumping on it does not uproot it.
- Does Nether Wart grow better in light or dark?: Nether Wart growth is not affected by light or dark, and it can grow consistently in any light level.
- Can Nether Wart grow in the End?: Yes, Nether wart can grow in The End, as long as it is planted on Soul Sand.
- Is it possible to get Nether Wart in the Overworld?: Yes, Nether Wart can be grown in the Overworld, and it is the only crop that can grow on Soul Sand without requiring any liquid.
- Does light slow down Nether Wart growth?: No, light does not slow down Nether Wart growth, and it can grow consistently in any light level.
- What is the best speed for a Nether Wart farm?: The best speed for a Nether Wart farm depends on the farm’s depth, with 93 and 116 being recommended speeds for 5-deep and 4-deep farms, respectively.
- Does Fortune 3 work on Nether Wart?: Yes, Fortune 3 works on Nether Wart, allowing you to get more seeds when harvesting.
- Can you turn a Nether Wart block into Nether Wart?: No, you cannot convert a Nether Wart block back into Nether Wart plants, as it is a cosmetic building block and not a storage block.
- What light level is best for Nether Wart?: Any light level of 8 or above is suitable for Nether Wart growth, with no difference in growth rate at higher light levels.
- Can you craft Nether Wart?: No, you cannot craft Nether Wart using a crafting table or furnace, and it must be found and gathered in the game.
- Do Nether Warts spread?: Nether Warts should spread like mushrooms, but only on Soul Sand.
- Do bees affect Nether Wart?: Yes, bees can affect Nether Wart growth in the Overworld, as Nether Wart will only grow if pollinated by the right type of bees.