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. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Melon sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Melon stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
Crafting Recipe
MelonCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
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 up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Melon be enchanted?
No. Melon cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Melon added to Minecraft?
Melon was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.