Melon
A block that drops three to seven melon slices when broken. It grows from melon stems.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDmelon
Overview
Melon is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through breaking melon blocks grown from stems and crafting from 9 melon slices. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Melon.
The game rates Melon at 1 hardness. Speed on Melon comes from an axe, but the drop comes either way. Melon carries the same 1 into an explosion.
Crafting Recipe
Crafting
How to Obtain
- Breaking melon blocks grown from stems
- Crafting from 9 melon slices
Notes
Breaking the block drops 3-7 melon slices; mining with Silk Touch drops the block itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Melon in Minecraft?
Melon is crafted at a Crafting Table using Melon Slice. It can also be obtained through breaking melon blocks grown from stems and crafting from 9 melon slices.
What is Melon used for?
A block that drops three to seven melon slices when broken. It grows from melon stems.
How many Melon can you stack?
Melon stacks 64 to a slot, and filling that slot takes 64 crafts: 576 Melon Slice.
How long does Melon take to break?
Mining Melon works against 1; explosives work against 1. Both being equal is the usual case; only blocks meant to hold off explosives get a higher second number. Speed on Melon comes from an axe, but the drop comes either way. The Java 26.2 files are where the numbers on Melon come from.
When was Melon added to Minecraft?
Melon was added in the 1.0 full release.