Pumpkin
A naturally generating crop block that can be carved with shears into a carved pumpkin. It is used to build snow golems and iron golems and to craft pumpkin pie.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedBeta 1.8
Item ID
Item IDpumpkin
Overview
Pumpkin is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through mining, natural world generation, and Farming. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Pumpkin. This item was added to the game in version Beta 1.8.
In this database, Pumpkin sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Pumpkin stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Pumpkin additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Seeds.
Used to Craft
Pumpkin is a crafting ingredient for 2 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin SeedsHow to Obtain
- Mining
- Natural generation
- Farming
Notes
Grows from a pumpkin stem planted with pumpkin seeds. Using shears on it yields a carved pumpkin and 4 pumpkin seeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Pumpkin in Minecraft?
Pumpkin is obtained through mining, natural world generation, and Farming. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Pumpkin used for?
Pumpkin is a crafting ingredient used to make Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Seeds.
How many Pumpkin can you stack?
Pumpkin stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Pumpkin be enchanted?
No. Pumpkin cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Pumpkin added to Minecraft?
Pumpkin was added in version Beta 1.8 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.