Kelp
An underwater plant that grows toward the surface. It is not edible until smelted into dried kelp.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.13
Item ID
Item IDkelp
Overview
Kelp is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through breaking kelp plants and fishing. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Kelp. This item was added to the game in version 1.13.
In this database, Kelp sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Kelp stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Kelp additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Dried Kelp.
Used to Craft
Kelp is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Dried KelpHow to Obtain
- Breaking kelp plants
- Fishing
Notes
Can be planted underwater and smelted into dried kelp, or applied as bone-meal-like growth on itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Kelp in Minecraft?
Kelp is obtained through breaking kelp plants and fishing. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Kelp used for?
Kelp is a crafting ingredient used to make Dried Kelp.
How many Kelp can you stack?
Kelp stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Kelp be enchanted?
No. Kelp cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Kelp added to Minecraft?
Kelp was added in version 1.13 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.