How to Get a Nether Wart
To get a Nether Wart, you can either find it naturally in Nether Fortresses or Bastion Remnants, or grow it yourself by planting Nether Wart seeds on Soul Sand, which can be found in the Nether. You can also obtain Nether Wart by breaking Nether Wart blocks, which can be mined using any tool or by hand, with a hoe being the fastest way to break it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the easiest way to get Nether Wart?
The easiest way to get Nether Wart is to find it growing naturally in Nether Fortresses or Bastion Remnants, or to grow it yourself by planting Nether Wart seeds on Soul Sand.
How do you make a Nether Wart block?
To make a Nether Wart block, you need to gather nine Nether Wart plants and arrange them in a crafting grid.
Is there any other way to get Nether Warts?
Yes, Nether Wart can also generate in the courtyards of Bastion Remnants, and can be found in the chests of Nether Fortresses or Piglin Remnants.
How do you get a Nether Wart from a block?
Nether Wart blocks can be mined using any tool or by hand, with a hoe being the fastest way to break it.
Is there a way to turn Nether Wart blocks into Nether Wart?
No, unlike many blocks made of nine individual items, you can’t convert Nether Wart blocks back into Nether Wart plants again.
Does lava grow Nether Wart faster?
Yes, Nether Wart grows faster when exposed to lava, taking only one-third of the usual time to mature.
Is the Nether infinite?
Yes, in the infinite worlds of the Java and Bedrock Editions, the Nether is also horizontally infinite.
Do Nether Warts only grow in the Nether?
No, while Nether Wart can only be found naturally in the Nether, it can be planted and grown on Soul Sand anywhere in any dimension.
Why is my Nether Wart not growing?
Nether Wart may not grow if the chunk it is in is unloaded, try leaving your character idle near the plants when you need to drop one in the toilet.
How do you get Nether Warts without a fortress?
Players searching for Nether Warts should specifically look within the central courtyard of the Bastion Remnant.
Where can I find Netherite?
To get Netherite, you’ll need to mine Ancient Debris first, which can only be found in the Nether, specifically at Y level 8-15.
How rare are Nether Warts?
Nether Wart sometimes generates naturally in Nether Fortresses as a plant, in patches near stairwells, and can be found in 19.0% of fortress chests in stacks of 3–7.
What does fully grown Nether Wart look like?
When Nether Wart is ready to be harvested, it is large with bulbous ends, and goes through 4 stages of growth, though the middle two result in no visible change.
Is there a way to use bone meal on Nether Wart?
No, unlike most Minecraft crops, bone meal cannot be used on Nether Warts in order to make it grow quicker.
Can Nether Wart grow on soul soil?
No, Nether Wart can only be grown on Soul Sand, and not on Soul Soil.
What is the best speed to farm Nether Wart?
The best speed to farm Nether Wart depends on the depth of the farm, with a 5-deep farm requiring 93 Speed at a 90-degree angle, and a 4-deep farm requiring 116 Speed at a 90-degree angle.