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=== Natural generation ===
=== Natural generation ===
Grass blocks generate naturally in most [[Minecraft:biome]]s in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]], and as part of [[Minecraft:village]]s and [[Minecraft:ancient cities]].
Grass blocks generate naturally in most [[Minecraft:biome]]s in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]], and as part of villages and ancient cities.


{{block distribution}}
{{block distribution}}


=== Mob loot ===
=== Mob loot ===
[[Minecraft:Endermen]] can pick up grass blocks, and drop the blocks they are holding if killed, making it the only way to obtain grass blocks without the use of [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]].
Endermen can pick up grass blocks, and drop the blocks they are holding if killed, making it the only way to obtain grass blocks without the use of [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]].


=== Post-generation ===
=== Post-generation ===
[[File:Grass Spread Diagram.png|thumb|width=237x237|An in-game diagram of a grass block's spreading range]]
[[File:Grass Spread Diagram.png|thumb|width=237x237|An in-game diagram of a grass block's spreading range]]
Grass can spread to nearby [[Minecraft:dirt]] blocks, but not [[Minecraft:coarse dirt]] or [[Minecraft:rooted dirt]]. Grass spreading without player intervention depends heavily on the [[Minecraft:Daylight cycle|time of day]]. For a dirt block to accept grass from a nearby grass block, the following requirements must be met:
Grass can spread to nearby [[Minecraft:dirt]] blocks, but not coarse dirt or rooted dirt. Grass spreading without player intervention depends heavily on the time of day. For a dirt block to accept grass from a nearby grass block, the following requirements must be met:
# The dirt block receiving grass must be within a 3×5×3 range of the source grass block where the source block is in the center of the second topmost layer of that range.
# The dirt block receiving grass must be within a 3×5×3 range of the source grass block where the source block is in the center of the second topmost layer of that range.
# The source grass block must have a [[Minecraft:light]] level of 9 or brighter directly above it.
# The source grass block must have a light level of 9 or brighter directly above it.
# The block directly above the dirt block must allow light to pass through it and hit the dirt block, even though the actual light level does not matter. That means blocks that partially let light through such as stairs and slabs must not have their light-blocking side(s){{only|java}} facing the dirt block.
# The block directly above the dirt block must allow light to pass through it and hit the dirt block, even though the actual light level does not matter. That means blocks that partially let light through such as stairs and slabs must not have their light-blocking side(s){{only|java}} facing the dirt block.
# The block directly above the dirt block must not be [[Minecraft:lava]], [[Minecraft:water]], or a waterlogged variant of a block.
# The block directly above the dirt block must not be [[Minecraft:lava]], [[Minecraft:water]], or a waterlogged variant of a block.
When grass is [[Minecraft:random tick]]ed, it spreads by checking 4 blocks within range and converts any dirt blocks selected into grass.
When grass is random ticked, it spreads by checking 4 blocks within range and converts any dirt blocks selected into grass.


Though [[Minecraft:water]] and [[Minecraft:lava]] are both [[Minecraft:Light#Light-filtering_blocks|light-filtering blocks]] (meaning they decrease skylight by 1 level but do not affect block light), other light-filtering blocks such as [[Minecraft:ice]] and [[Minecraft:slime block]]s do not block grass from spreading to the dirt block. Grass blocks can grow under all other transparent blocks like [[Minecraft:glass]], [[Minecraft:fence]]s, or [[Minecraft:torch]]es. Grass jumps directly from one block to a neighbor and is not affected by gaps or other blocks being "in the way." Grass blocks spread at random intervals and have an equal chance of spreading to any suitable dirt blocks that are in range. Because grass can spread as much as 3 levels downward, it tends to spread down slopes much faster than it spreads up them.
Though [[Minecraft:water]] and [[Minecraft:lava]] are both light-filtering blocks (meaning they decrease skylight by 1 level but do not affect block light), other light-filtering blocks such as [[Minecraft:ice]] and slime blocks do not block grass from spreading to the dirt block. Grass blocks can grow under all other transparent blocks like [[Minecraft:glass]], [[Minecraft:fence]]s, or [[Minecraft:torch]]es. Grass jumps directly from one block to a neighbor and is not affected by gaps or other blocks being "in the way." Grass blocks spread at random intervals and have an equal chance of spreading to any suitable dirt blocks that are in range. Because grass can spread as much as 3 levels downward, it tends to spread down slopes much faster than it spreads up them.


== Color ==
== Color ==
[[File:JFgrass.png|thumb|[[Plains]] (left) and [[Minecraft:forest]] (right) grass colors.]]
[[File:JFgrass.png|thumb|[[Plains]] (left) and forest (right) grass colors.]]


The [[Minecraft:Block colors|coloration]] of grass blocks is dependent on the [[Minecraft:biome]] they are in. A grass block always uses the color set to its location, regardless of how it was placed or of its source. This affects the side and top of the block.
The coloration of grass blocks is dependent on the [[Minecraft:biome]] they are in. A grass block always uses the color set to its location, regardless of how it was placed or of its source. This affects the side and top of the block.


{{IN|BE}}, biome colors also appear on [[Minecraft:map]]s.<ref>{{Cite bug|MC|130658|Grass/foliage colors on maps still use the colors from Alpha v1.1.2_01 and earlier / do not change color with biomes|June 2, 2018}}</ref>
{{IN|BE}}, biome colors also appear on [[Minecraft:map]]s.<ref>{{Cite bug|MC|130658|Grass/foliage colors on maps still use the colors from Alpha v1.1.2_01 and earlier / do not change color with biomes|June 2, 2018}}</ref>
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=== Biome colors ===
=== Biome colors ===
These values are generated by the biome dyeing algorithm, which depends on the biome's temperature and downfall. See [[Minecraft:biome colors]] for more information.
These values are generated by the biome dyeing algorithm, which depends on the biome's temperature and downfall. See biome colors for more information.


{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align:center" data-description="Java edition biome colors"
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align:center" data-description="Java edition biome colors"
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== Usage ==
== Usage ==
Using [[Minecraft:bone meal]] on grass blocks causes [[Minecraft:short grass]], [[Minecraft:tall grass]],{{only|java}}{{upcoming|bedrock 26.20}} [[Minecraft:fern]]s,{{only|bedrock}} and [[Minecraft:flower]]s to grow.
Using bone meal on grass blocks causes short grass, tall grass,{{only|java}}{{upcoming|bedrock 26.20}} [[Minecraft:fern]]s,{{only|bedrock}} and [[Minecraft:flower]]s to grow.


[[Minecraft:Passive mob]]s tend to wander toward grass blocks. They also wander toward [[Minecraft:light]].
Passive mobs tend to wander toward grass blocks. They also wander toward light.


When a [[Minecraft:sheep]] eats a grass block, the block becomes [[Minecraft:dirt]], and a [[Minecraft:shear]]ed sheep regrows its [[Minecraft:wool]]. Baby sheep graze grass much more often than adults and mature 1 minute faster when grazing.
When a sheep eats a grass block, the block becomes [[Minecraft:dirt]], and a sheared sheep regrows its [[Minecraft:wool]]. Baby sheep graze grass much more often than adults and mature 1 minute faster when grazing.


Tilling a grass block with a [[Minecraft:hoe]] converts it to a [[Minecraft:farmland]] block.  
Tilling a grass block with a [[Minecraft:hoe]] converts it to a [[Minecraft:farmland]] block.  


[[Minecraft:Dirt path]]s can be created by {{Control|using}} any type of [[Minecraft:shovel]] on the side or top of a grass block with air above it. The shovel loses 1 durability for each dirt path block created.
Dirt paths can be created by {{Control|using}} any type of [[Minecraft:shovel]] on the side or top of a grass block with air above it. The shovel loses 1 durability for each dirt path block created.


=== Death ===
=== Death ===
Grass dies and changes to [[Minecraft:dirt]] a random time (when a [[Minecraft:random tick]] lands on the block) after it has been covered by any [[Minecraft:opaque]] blocks. Transparent blocks can kill grass in a similar manner if they cause the light level above the grass block to be four or below (like water does) and the surrounding area is not otherwise sufficiently illuminated.
Grass dies and changes to [[Minecraft:dirt]] a random time (when a random tick lands on the block) after it has been covered by any opaque blocks. Transparent blocks can kill grass in a similar manner if they cause the light level above the grass block to be four or below (like water does) and the surrounding area is not otherwise sufficiently illuminated.


=== Spawning ===
=== Spawning ===
{{IN|Java}}, [[Minecraft:animal]]s occasionally [[Minecraft:Mob spawning|spawn]] on grass blocks that have light level 9 or brighter in the space directly above. This is quite rare and requires that there be few other animals nearby or in the spawn chunks. Most animals are instead created along with the terrain.
{{IN|Java}}, [[Minecraft:animal]]s occasionally spawn on grass blocks that have light level 9 or brighter in the space directly above. This is quite rare and requires that there be few other animals nearby or in the spawn chunks. Most animals are instead created along with the terrain.


{{IN|Bedrock}}, most animals require surface grass blocks (grass blocks with no solid block anywhere above them at the same x, z coordinate) to spawn. Animals regularly spawn in most Overworld biomes on surface grass blocks that have light level 7 or brighter in the space directly above.
{{IN|Bedrock}}, most animals require surface grass blocks (grass blocks with no solid block anywhere above them at the same x, z coordinate) to spawn. Animals regularly spawn in most Overworld biomes on surface grass blocks that have light level 7 or brighter in the space directly above.
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[[File:Snowy Grass Block.png|150px|thumb|A snowy grass block with snow on top of it.]]
[[File:Snowy Grass Block.png|150px|thumb|A snowy grass block with snow on top of it.]]


Grass blocks turn into a snowy grass block if [[Minecraft:snow]], [[Minecraft:powder snow]], or a [[Minecraft:snow block]] is placed on top of the block. Removing the snow layer turns the block into a normal grass block.
Grass blocks turn into a snowy grass block if [[Minecraft:snow]], powder snow, or a snow block is placed on top of the block. Removing the snow layer turns the block into a normal grass block.


{{IN|je}}, the top face of snowy grass blocks is not affected by biome tinting and defaults to gray, which is not normally seen by players because of the snow layer on top. {{IN|bedrock}}, the top face of snowy grass blocks is affected by biome tinting and can be seen in-game when inside [[Minecraft:powder snow]] placed on grass blocks.
{{IN|je}}, the top face of snowy grass blocks is not affected by biome tinting and defaults to gray, which is not normally seen by players because of the snow layer on top. {{IN|bedrock}}, the top face of snowy grass blocks is affected by biome tinting and can be seen in-game when inside powder snow placed on grass blocks.


=== Composting ===
=== Composting ===
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=== Sulfur cube ===
=== Sulfur cube ===
{{In development|section=1|drop=Chaos Cubed}}
{{In development|section=1|drop=Chaos Cubed}}
[[Minecraft:Sulfur cube]]s have the ability to absorb grass blocks, either through picking it up or being interacted with it. This provides the regular/football effect to the mob when hitting it.
Sulfur cubes have the ability to absorb grass blocks, either through picking it up or being interacted with it. This provides the regular/football effect to the mob when hitting it.


== Sounds ==
== Sounds ==
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== History ==
== History ==
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|{{HistoryLine|java pre-classic}}
|{{HistoryLine|java pre-classic}}
|{{HistoryLine||Cave game tech test|link=Cave game tech test|[[File:Grass Block JE1.png|32px]] Added grass blocks, internally called just "grass".
|{{HistoryLine||Cave game tech test|link=Cave game tech test|[[File:Grass Block JE1.png|32px]] Added grass blocks, internally called just "grass".
|Grass is one of the first two [[Minecraft:block]]s in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'', along with [[Minecraft:stone]].<ref>{{ytl|F9t3FREAZ-k|Cave game tech test|([{{ytl|UMpv5kZ9-rE}} Archive]) Nizzotch|May 13, 2009}}</ref>
|Grass is one of the first two [[Minecraft:block]]s in ''Minecraft'', along with [[Minecraft:stone]].<ref>{{ytl|F9t3FREAZ-k|Cave game tech test|([{{ytl|UMpv5kZ9-rE}} Archive]) Nizzotch|May 13, 2009}}</ref>
|Grass generation is randomized, but it generates only on fully lit tiles. The higher the Y level is, the greater the chance of grass generating. At the top of the map, grass generates on all fully lit tiles.
|Grass generation is randomized, but it generates only on fully lit tiles. The higher the Y level is, the greater the chance of grass generating. At the top of the map, grass generates on all fully lit tiles.
|[[File:Grass Block JE1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] The bottom texture of grass blocks is mirrored vertically.}}
|[[File:Grass Block JE1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] The bottom texture of grass blocks is mirrored vertically.}}
|{{HistoryLine||rd-20090515|[[File:Grass Block JE2.png|32px]][[File:Grass Block JE2 (facing NWU).png|32px]] The top texture and model of grass blocks have been changed.
|{{HistoryLine||rd-20090515|[[File:Grass Block JE2.png|32px]][[File:Grass Block JE2 (facing NWU).png|32px]] The top texture and model of grass blocks have been changed.
|The model now uses new texture on the side faces and [[Minecraft:dirt]] texture on the bottom face.
|The model now uses new texture on the side faces and [[Minecraft:dirt]] texture on the bottom face.
|Grass now spreads to dirt under [[Minecraft:sunlight]], allowing new grass blocks to be created.
|Grass now spreads to dirt under sunlight, allowing new grass blocks to be created.
|Due to the lack of dynamic [[Minecraft:light]]ing mode, grass in shadows eventually dies and changes to dirt.}}
|Due to the lack of dynamic lighting mode, grass in shadows eventually dies and changes to dirt.}}
|{{HistoryLine|java classic}}
|{{HistoryLine|java classic}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.24 SURVIVAL TEST|Grass blocks now drop [[Minecraft:dirt]] when broken.}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.24 SURVIVAL TEST|Grass blocks now drop [[Minecraft:dirt]] when broken.}}
|{{HistoryLine||October 25, 2009|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224120652/https://notch.tumblr.com/post/223140045/the-sheep-in-action-considering-making-them-drop|On [[Minecraft:Notch]]'s blog, [[Minecraft:sheep]] were shown to eat grass to regrow wool on their bodies, reverting the block to [[Minecraft:dirt]]. Often, the grass would regrow just as quickly as sheep would eat it.}}
|{{HistoryLine||October 25, 2009|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224120652/https://notch.tumblr.com/post/223140045/the-sheep-in-action-considering-making-them-drop|On Notch's blog, sheep were shown to eat grass to regrow wool on their bodies, reverting the block to [[Minecraft:dirt]]. Often, the grass would regrow just as quickly as sheep would eat it.}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.28|Sheep added, with the behavior described above.}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.28|Sheep added, with the behavior described above.}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.30 (Creative)|Attempting to place grass blocks by means of hacking one's [[Minecraft:inventory]] in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Multiplayer Test|Classic Creative]] multiplayer now causes the server to automatically kick the player.}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.30 (Creative)|Attempting to place grass blocks by means of hacking one's [[Minecraft:inventory]] in Classic Creative multiplayer now causes the server to automatically kick the player.}}
|{{HistoryLine|java indev}}
|{{HistoryLine|java indev}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.31|dev=20091223-1457|With the introduction of dynamic [[Minecraft:light]]ing, grass is now able to grow in more dimly-lit areas, not having to be fully lit by the [[Minecraft:sun]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.31|dev=20091223-1457|With the introduction of dynamic lighting, grass is now able to grow in more dimly-lit areas, not having to be fully lit by the sun.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20100124-2119|Grass blocks now generate in [[Minecraft:starting house]] chests.
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20100124-2119|Grass blocks now generate in starting house chests.
|Grass blocks are now placeable, although grass placed from the chest never reverts to [[Minecraft:dirt]] when in the shade. The only way to kill the grass is to [[Minecraft:break]] the block, so that it [[Minecraft:drops]] as dirt.}}
|Grass blocks are now placeable, although grass placed from the chest never reverts to [[Minecraft:dirt]] when in the shade. The only way to kill the grass is to break the block, so that it drops as dirt.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20100129-1447|Grass blocks no longer generate in starting house chests.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20100129-1447|Grass blocks no longer generate in starting house chests.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20100202|[[Minecraft:Sheep]] no longer eat grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20100202|Sheep no longer eat grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||20100206-2034|Grass blocks can now be tilled with a [[Minecraft:hoe]] into [[Minecraft:farmland]], and had a chance of dropping [[Minecraft:wheat seeds]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||20100206-2034|Grass blocks can now be tilled with a [[Minecraft:hoe]] into [[Minecraft:farmland]], and had a chance of dropping wheat seeds.}}
|{{HistoryLine|java alpha}}
|{{HistoryLine|java alpha}}
|{{HistoryLine||v1.0.4|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added snowy grass blocks.
|{{HistoryLine||v1.0.4|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added snowy grass blocks.
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|[[File:Snowy Grass Block (without snow) JE1.png|32px]] The model of snowy grass blocks without snow use grass top texture on the top face.
|[[File:Snowy Grass Block (without snow) JE1.png|32px]] The model of snowy grass blocks without snow use grass top texture on the top face.
|[[File:Grass Block (item) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] The model of grass blocks in item form has been changed. The model now uses grass block side texture on all faces.}}
|[[File:Grass Block (item) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] The model of grass blocks in item form has been changed. The model now uses grass block side texture on all faces.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v1.0.5|Snowy grass blocks appear when the grass blocks are under [[Minecraft:snow block]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v1.0.5|Snowy grass blocks appear when the grass blocks are under snow blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v1.2.0|dev=preview|[[File:Grass Block JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Snowy Grass Block (without snow) JE2.png|32px]] The top texture of grass blocks and snowy grass blocks has been changed. The textures are now grayscale and are affected by [[Minecraft:biome colors]].
|{{HistoryLine||v1.2.0|dev=preview|[[File:Grass Block JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Snowy Grass Block (without snow) JE2.png|32px]] The top texture of grass blocks and snowy grass blocks has been changed. The textures are now grayscale and are affected by biome colors.
|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE1 BE1.png|32px]] This change is not noticeable when snowy grass blocks are under snow layers or snow blocks.}}
|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE1 BE1.png|32px]] This change is not noticeable when snowy grass blocks are under snow layers or snow blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine|java beta}}
|{{HistoryLine|java beta}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.5|[[File:Grass Block JE4.png|32px]] The model of grass blocks now uses an overlay texture on its side faces, which, like its top texture, is grayscale and is affected by biome colors. This overlay texture is exclusive to the "Fancy" [[Minecraft:graphics setting]].
|{{HistoryLine||1.5|[[File:Grass Block JE4.png|32px]] The model of grass blocks now uses an overlay texture on its side faces, which, like its top texture, is grayscale and is affected by biome colors. This overlay texture is exclusive to the "Fancy" graphics setting.
|[[File:Grass Block JE3.png|32px]] Grass blocks do not use the overlay on fast graphics.}}
|[[File:Grass Block JE3.png|32px]] Grass blocks do not use the overlay on fast graphics.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.6|dev=Test Build 3|[[Minecraft:Wheat seeds]] can no longer obtained by using a [[Minecraft:hoe]] on a grass block; [[Minecraft:short grass]] instead occasionally [[Minecraft:drops]] seeds when [[Minecraft:breaking|broken]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.6|dev=Test Build 3|Wheat seeds can no longer obtained by using a [[Minecraft:hoe]] on a grass block; short grass instead occasionally drops seeds when broken.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.6.6|[[Minecraft:Bone meal]] now causes short grass to grow when applied to grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.6.6|Bone meal now causes short grass to grow when applied to grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.7|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The model of snowy grass block has been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.7|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The model of snowy grass block has been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.8|dev=Pre-release 2 ;)|It was again possible to legitimately obtain grass blocks in one's inventory, with the introduction of [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode.
|{{HistoryLine||1.8|dev=Pre-release 2 ;)|It was again possible to legitimately obtain grass blocks in one's inventory, with the introduction of Creative mode.
|[[File:Grass Block (item) JE3.png|32px]] The model of grass block in item form have been changed. Grass blocks now use grass block top texture on the top face and and dirt texture on the bottom face. The top face is now tinted with {{color|#7cbd6b}}.
|[[File:Grass Block (item) JE3.png|32px]] The model of grass block in item form have been changed. Grass blocks now use grass block top texture on the top face and and dirt texture on the bottom face. The top face is now tinted with {{color|#7cbd6b}}.
|Name changed from "Grass" to "Grass Block".}}
|Name changed from "Grass" to "Grass Block".}}
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.0.0|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease|The swamp grass and foliage tints has been changed to hard-coded tints {{color|#5C694E}} and {{color|#496137}}.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.0.0|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease|The swamp grass and foliage tints has been changed to hard-coded tints {{color|#5C694E}} and {{color|#496137}}.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4|Grass blocks have become obtainable for the first time in [[Minecraft:Survival]] mode through use of the [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]] enchantment, introduced with the new [[Minecraft:enchanting]] system.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4|Grass blocks have become obtainable for the first time in Survival mode through use of the [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]] enchantment, introduced with the new enchanting system.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 5|[[File:Grass Block JE5.png|32px]] [[File:Grass Block (graphics fast) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Snowy Grass Block (without snow) JE3.png|32px]] The top texture of grass blocks has been changed.
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 5|[[File:Grass Block JE5.png|32px]] [[File:Grass Block (graphics fast) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Snowy Grass Block (without snow) JE3.png|32px]] The top texture of grass blocks has been changed.
|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE2 BE2.png|32px]] This change is not noticeable when snowy grass blocks under the snow layers or snow blocks.}}
|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE2 BE2.png|32px]] This change is not noticeable when snowy grass blocks under the snow layers or snow blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 6|[[File:Grass Block JE6 BE5.png|32px]] [[File:Grass Block (graphics fast) JE3.png|32px]] The side texture of grass blocks has been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 6|[[File:Grass Block JE6 BE5.png|32px]] [[File:Grass Block (graphics fast) JE3.png|32px]] The side texture of grass blocks has been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=unknown|[[Minecraft:Slab]]s have now been changed so that they no longer revert grass blocks beneath them to [[Minecraft:dirt]], allowing grass to spread to and from underneath.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=unknown|[[Minecraft:Slab]]s have now been changed so that they no longer revert grass blocks beneath them to [[Minecraft:dirt]], allowing grass to spread to and from underneath.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.1|dev=11w49a|[[Minecraft:Sheep]] can now graze on grass blocks again.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.1|dev=11w49a|Sheep can now graze on grass blocks again.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=12w01a|Grass blocks are now generating in [[Minecraft:superflat]] world type.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=12w01a|Grass blocks are now generating in superflat world type.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.2.1|dev=12w07a|The player is now unable to till a grass block with a [[Minecraft:hoe]] when there is a block on top of the grass block.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.2.1|dev=12w07a|The player is now unable to till a grass block with a [[Minecraft:hoe]] when there is a block on top of the grass block.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.4.2|dev=12w38a|New sounds were added for walking on grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.4.2|dev=12w38a|New sounds were added for walking on grass blocks.}}
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|{{HistoryLine|||dev=14w10b|The changes in snapshot 14w10a have been fixed.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=14w10b|The changes in snapshot 14w10a have been fixed.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=14w25a|[[File:Snowy Grass Block (without snow) JE4.png|32px]] The top of snowy grass blocks is no longer biome-affected.
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=14w25a|[[File:Snowy Grass Block (without snow) JE4.png|32px]] The top of snowy grass blocks is no longer biome-affected.
|Grass blocks now always use the side overlay regardless of [[Minecraft:graphics setting]].}}
|Grass blocks now always use the side overlay regardless of graphics setting.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=14w25b|[[File:Grass Block JE6 BE5.png|32px]] The item form of grass blocks now has the same color on the side as the top.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=14w25b|[[File:Grass Block JE6 BE5.png|32px]] The item form of grass blocks now has the same color on the side as the top.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=14w27b|The top texture of grass is now rotated randomly, due to the addition of arrays to the [[Minecraft:Block models|block model format]].}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=14w27b|The top texture of grass is now rotated randomly, due to the addition of arrays to the block model format.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.9|dev=15w31a|Grass blocks can now be turned into [[Minecraft:grass path]]s by right-clicking on them with a shovel.
|{{HistoryLine||1.9|dev=15w31a|Grass blocks can now be turned into grass paths by right-clicking on them with a shovel.
|Grass blocks can now be obtained by killing an [[Minecraft:enderman]] that is holding the block.}}
|Grass blocks can now be obtained by killing an [[Minecraft:enderman]] that is holding the block.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.14|dev=18w48a|Grass blocks now generate in the updated [[Minecraft:plains]] [[Minecraft:village]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.14|dev=18w48a|Grass blocks now generate in the updated plains villages.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=18w49a|Grass blocks now generate in the updated [[Minecraft:savanna]] villages and the new [[Minecraft:snowy tundra]] villages.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=18w49a|Grass blocks now generate in the updated savanna villages and the new snowy tundra villages.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=18w50a|Grass blocks now generate in the updated [[Minecraft:desert]] and [[Minecraft:taiga]] villages.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=18w50a|Grass blocks now generate in the updated desert and taiga villages.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=19w05a|Grass blocks are now [[Minecraft:renewable]] because [[Minecraft:wandering trader]]s now offer to sell [[Minecraft:podzol]].}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=19w05a|Grass blocks are now renewable because wandering traders now offer to sell [[Minecraft:podzol]].}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=19w08a|[[File:Grass Block JE7 BE6.png|32px]] The side texture of grass blocks has been changed.
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=19w08a|[[File:Grass Block JE7 BE6.png|32px]] The side texture of grass blocks has been changed.
|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE3 BE3.png|32px]] [[File:Snowy Grass Block (without snow) JE5.png|32px]] The side texture of snowy grass blocks and the texture of snow have been changed.}}
|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE3 BE3.png|32px]] [[File:Snowy Grass Block (without snow) JE5.png|32px]] The side texture of snowy grass blocks and the texture of snow have been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.17|dev=21w11a|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Snowy Grass Block (without snow) JE6.png|32px]] The side texture of snowy grass blocks has been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.17|dev=21w11a|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Snowy Grass Block (without snow) JE6.png|32px]] The side texture of snowy grass blocks has been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.18|dev=experimental snapshot 3|Grass blocks are no longer able to generate underwater.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.18|dev=experimental snapshot 3|Grass blocks are no longer able to generate underwater.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19|dev=22w13a|Grass blocks now generate as part of [[Minecraft:ancient cities]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19|dev=22w13a|Grass blocks now generate as part of ancient cities.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19.4|exp=Update 1.20|dev=23w07a|[[Minecraft:Sniffer]]s can now dig grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19.4|exp=Update 1.20|dev=23w07a|Sniffers can now dig grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine|java upcoming}}
|{{HistoryLine|java upcoming}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.2|dev=snap 1|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb grass blocks, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.2|dev=snap 1|Added sulfur cubes, which have the ability to absorb grass blocks, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
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|{{HistoryLine|pocket alpha}}
|{{HistoryLine|pocket alpha}}
|{{HistoryLine||Pre-release|[[File:Grass Block BE1.png|32px]] Added grass blocks [[Minecraft:tint]]ed with {{color|#339933}}.}}
|{{HistoryLine||Pre-release|[[File:Grass Block BE1.png|32px]] Added grass blocks tinted with {{color|#339933}}.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.1.0|[[File:Grass Block (item) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Grass block has an item form. The model uses grass block side textures on all faces.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.1.0|[[File:Grass Block (item) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Grass block has an item form. The model uses grass block side textures on all faces.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.2.0|[[File:Grass Block BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Grass Block (item) BE2.png|32px]] The textures of grass blocks have been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.2.0|[[File:Grass Block BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Grass Block (item) BE2.png|32px]] The textures of grass blocks have been changed.}}
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|{{HistoryLine||v0.5.0|[[File:Grass Block BE3.png|32px]] [[File:Grass Block (item) BE3.png|32px]] The side texture of grass blocks for block and item form has been changed. The item form now uses a separate top texture for its top face.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.5.0|[[File:Grass Block BE3.png|32px]] [[File:Grass Block (item) BE3.png|32px]] The side texture of grass blocks for block and item form has been changed. The item form now uses a separate top texture for its top face.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.8.0|dev=build 1|[[File:Grass Block BE4.png|32px]] [[File:Grass Block (item) BE4.png|32px]] The side texture has been changed to the texture from before v0.5.0. The top texture for the block form is now tinted with {{color|#87cd49}}. The top texture for item form has been changed to the pre-tinted top texture, which is identical to the block form.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.8.0|dev=build 1|[[File:Grass Block BE4.png|32px]] [[File:Grass Block (item) BE4.png|32px]] The side texture has been changed to the texture from before v0.5.0. The top texture for the block form is now tinted with {{color|#87cd49}}. The top texture for item form has been changed to the pre-tinted top texture, which is identical to the block form.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=build 3|Grass now has a chance to drop [[Minecraft:beetroot seeds]], [[Minecraft:carrot]]s, or [[Minecraft:potato]]es when tilled.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=build 3|Grass now has a chance to drop beetroot seeds, [[Minecraft:carrot]]s, or [[Minecraft:potato]]es when tilled.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=build 4|Tilling can no longer spawn carrots or potatoes.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=build 4|Tilling can no longer spawn carrots or potatoes.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.9.0|dev=build 1|[[File:Grass Block JE6 BE5.png|32px]] [[File:Grass Block (item) BE5.png|32px]] The top texture in block form now tinted with [[Minecraft:biome colors]]. The side texture has been changed to various pre-tinted textures dependent by biome.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.9.0|dev=build 1|[[File:Grass Block JE6 BE5.png|32px]] [[File:Grass Block (item) BE5.png|32px]] The top texture in block form now tinted with biome colors. The side texture has been changed to various pre-tinted textures dependent by biome.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.11.0|dev=build 1|Grass now can be pressed into [[Minecraft:grass path]] blocks when tapped with a shovel.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.11.0|dev=build 1|Grass now can be pressed into grass path blocks when tapped with a shovel.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.12.1|dev=build 1|Grass blocks no longer drop [[Minecraft:beetroot seeds]] when a [[Minecraft:hoe]] is used.
|{{HistoryLine||v0.12.1|dev=build 1|Grass blocks no longer drop beetroot seeds when a [[Minecraft:hoe]] is used.
|Grass blocks can now be obtained using the [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]] enchantment.}}
|Grass blocks can now be obtained using the [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]] enchantment.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=build 8|Grass blocks no longer drop [[Minecraft:wheat seeds]] when a hoe is used.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=build 8|Grass blocks no longer drop wheat seeds when a hoe is used.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=build 10|The [[Minecraft:sound]] of grass blocks has now been changed to match up with grass sound from [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.4.2|Java 1.4.2]].}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=build 10|The sound of grass blocks has now been changed to match up with grass sound from Java 1.4.2.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.14.0|dev=build 1|Grass blocks can now be obtained by killing an [[Minecraft:enderman]] that is holding the [[Minecraft:block]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.14.0|dev=build 1|Grass blocks can now be obtained by killing an [[Minecraft:enderman]] that is holding the [[Minecraft:block]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.16.0|dev=build 1|The biome-dependent colors of grass blocks now appear on [[Minecraft:map]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.16.0|dev=build 1|The biome-dependent colors of grass blocks now appear on [[Minecraft:map]]s.}}
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|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE3 BE3.png|32px]] The side texture of snowy grass blocks and texture of snow has been changed.}}
|[[File:Snowy Grass Block JE3 BE3.png|32px]] The side texture of snowy grass blocks and texture of snow has been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine|upcoming bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine|upcoming bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.20|dev=Preview 26.20.20|[[Minecraft:Bone meal]] now causes [[Minecraft:tall grass]] to grow when applied to grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.20|dev=Preview 26.20.20|Bone meal now causes tall grass to grow when applied to grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.20|dev=Preview 26.20.23|exp=Drop 2 of 2026|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb grass blocks, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.20|dev=Preview 26.20.23|exp=Drop 2 of 2026|Added sulfur cubes, which have the ability to absorb grass blocks, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
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|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps3=1.00|psvita=1.00|ps4=1.00|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Grass Block JE4.png|32px]] Added grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps3=1.00|psvita=1.00|ps4=1.00|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Grass Block JE4.png|32px]] Added grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU3|[[File:Grass Block JE6 BE5.png|32px]] Changed the texture of grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU3|[[File:Grass Block JE6 BE5.png|32px]] Changed the texture of grass blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU5|It is now possible to legitimately obtain grass blocks in one's inventory, with the introduction of [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode.
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU5|It is now possible to legitimately obtain grass blocks in one's inventory, with the introduction of Creative mode.
|Name changed from "Grass" to "Grass Block".}}
|Name changed from "Grass" to "Grass Block".}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU7|The swamp grass and foliage tints has been changed to hard-coded tints {{color|#5C694E}} and {{color|#496137}}.
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU7|The swamp grass and foliage tints has been changed to hard-coded tints {{color|#5C694E}} and {{color|#496137}}.
|Grass blocks have become obtainable for the first time in Survival mode through use of the [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]] enchantment, introduced with the new [[Minecraft:enchanting]] system.}}
|Grass blocks have become obtainable for the first time in Survival mode through use of the [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]] enchantment, introduced with the new enchanting system.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU9|Grass blocks can now be eaten by [[Minecraft:sheep]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU9|Grass blocks can now be eaten by sheep.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU43|xbone=CU33|ps3=1.36|psvita=1.36|ps4=1.36|wiiu=Patch 13|Grass blocks can now be turned into [[Minecraft:grass path]]s by pressing {{xbtn|360lt}} / {{xbtn|lt}} / {{Psbtn|3l2}} / {{Psbtn|l2}} / {{Psvbtn|l}} / {{Wbtn|zl}} / {{Nsbtn|zl}} on them with a shovel.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU43|xbone=CU33|ps3=1.36|psvita=1.36|ps4=1.36|wiiu=Patch 13|Grass blocks can now be turned into grass paths by pressing {{xbtn|360lt}} / {{xbtn|lt}} / {{Psbtn|3l2}} / {{Psbtn|l2}} / {{Psvbtn|l}} / {{Wbtn|zl}} / {{Nsbtn|zl}} on them with a shovel.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU46|xbone=CU36|ps3=1.38|psvita=1.38|ps4=1.38|wiiu=Patch 15|switch=1.0.1|Grass blocks can now be obtained by killing an [[Minecraft:enderman]] that is holding the block.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU46|xbone=CU36|ps3=1.38|psvita=1.38|ps4=1.38|wiiu=Patch 15|switch=1.0.1|Grass blocks can now be obtained by killing an [[Minecraft:enderman]] that is holding the block.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps3=none|psvita=none|ps4=1.83|wiiu=none|switch=none|The side of non-snowy grass blocks is now 3d.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps3=none|psvita=none|ps4=1.83|wiiu=none|switch=none|The side of non-snowy grass blocks is now 3d.}}
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|{{HistoryLine||1.8|dev=14w06a|Grass blocks now have a dedicated model json file ({{code|models/block/grass.json}}); previously the geometry was defined in the game code itself.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.8|dev=14w06a|Grass blocks now have a dedicated model json file ({{code|models/block/grass.json}}); previously the geometry was defined in the game code itself.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.13|dev=17w47a|The ID of grass blocks has been changed from <code>grass</code> to <code>grass_block</code>.
|{{HistoryLine||1.13|dev=17w47a|The ID of grass blocks has been changed from <code>grass</code> to <code>grass_block</code>.
|Prior to [[Minecraft:1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this block's numeral ID was 2.}}
|Prior to ''The Flattening'', this block's numeral ID was 2.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.17|dev=21w16a|Grass blocks are now in the <code>dirt</code> [[Minecraft:tag]].<ref>{{Cite bug|MC|222004|Grass block isn't apart of the #dirt block tag|date=April 2, 2021|resolution=Fixed}}</ref>}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.17|dev=21w16a|Grass blocks are now in the <code>dirt</code> tag.<ref>{{Cite bug|MC|222004|Grass block isn't apart of the #dirt block tag|date=April 2, 2021|resolution=Fixed}}</ref>}}
}}
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Grass blocks and dirt blocks changing between each other is a common cause of [[Minecraft:chunk updates]].
* Grass blocks and dirt blocks changing between each other is a common cause of chunk updates.
* The grass block has become a widely used symbol of {{MC}}.
* The grass block has become a widely used symbol of {{MC}}.
** The icons for {{JE}} and {{BE}} apps, except Java snapshots and [[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview|Bedrock preview]]s, are based on a grass block.
** The icons for {{JE}} and {{BE}} apps, except Java snapshots and [[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview|Bedrock preview]]s, are based on a grass block.
** The {{w|favicon}} for [[Minecraft:minecraft.net]], as well as the icon for the ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher]]'', used to be a grass block.
** The {{w|favicon}} for minecraft.net, as well as the icon for the ''Minecraft Launcher'', used to be a grass block.
* Snowy grass blocks can rarely spawn without [[Minecraft:snow]] layers on top of them.
* Snowy grass blocks can rarely spawn without [[Minecraft:snow]] layers on top of them.


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File:Grassguidesniper2.png|A grass-growing guide made in early 2010.
File:Grassguidesniper2.png|A grass-growing guide made in early 2010.
File:Instagram Grass 2.jpg|Diagram of a grass block and various alternative soil blocks.
File:Instagram Grass 2.jpg|Diagram of a grass block and various alternative soil blocks.
File:Instagram Grass 3.jpg|[[Minecraft:Jens Bergensten|Jens]] describing grass blocks.
File:Instagram Grass 3.jpg|Jens describing grass blocks.
File:Steve Diorama.jpeg|An officially licensed diorama, featuring [[Minecraft:Steve]] and a [[Minecraft:pig]].
File:Steve Diorama.jpeg|An officially licensed diorama, featuring Steve and a [[Minecraft:pig]].
File:Grass Block Sticker.jpg|An official sticker for the grass block sold by [https://www.jinx.com JINX].
File:Grass Block Sticker.jpg|An official sticker for the grass block sold by [https://www.jinx.com JINX].
File:Grass block flippin fig.jpg|Grass block figure of Flippin' Figs
File:Grass block flippin fig.jpg|Grass block figure of Flippin' Figs
File:CYM Grass Block.png|Grass as seen in [[Minecraft:Choose Your Mode]].
File:CYM Grass Block.png|Grass as seen in Choose Your Mode.
File:Giftwrapped grass.jpeg
File:Giftwrapped grass.jpeg
File:Grass Bin.jpg
File:Grass Bin.jpg
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Mcnet|block-week-grass|Block of the Week: Grass|October 6, 2017|[[Minecraft:Duncan Geere]]}}
* {{Mcnet|block-week-grass|Block of the Week: Grass|October 6, 2017|Duncan Geere}}


== Navigation ==
== Navigation ==
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[[Category:Generated structure blocks]]
[[Category:Generated structure blocks]]


[[Minecraft:cs:Trávník]]
cs:Trávník
[[Minecraft:de:Grasblock]]
de:Grasblock
[[Minecraft:el:Γρασίδι]]
el:Γρασίδι
[[Minecraft:es:Césped]]
es:Césped
[[Minecraft:fr:Bloc d'herbe]]
fr:Bloc d'herbe
[[Minecraft:hu:Füves földblokk]]
hu:Füves földblokk
[[Minecraft:it:Blocco d'erba]]
it:Blocco d'erba
[[Minecraft:ja:草ブロック]]
ja:草ブロック
[[Minecraft:ko:잔디 블록]]
ko:잔디 블록
[[Minecraft:lzh:艸方]]
lzh:艸方
[[Minecraft:nl:Grasblok]]
nl:Grasblok
[[Minecraft:pl:Blok trawy]]
pl:Blok trawy
[[Minecraft:pt:Bloco de grama]]
pt:Bloco de grama
[[Minecraft:ru:Дёрн]]
ru:Дёрн
[[Minecraft:th:บล็อกหญ้า]]
th:บล็อกหญ้า
[[Minecraft:uk:Трав'яний блок]]
uk:Трав'яний блок
[[Minecraft:zh:草方块]]
zh:草方块

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Template:For Template:Infobox block A grass block is a natural Minecraft:block that generates abundantly across the surface of the Minecraft:Overworld.

Obtaining

Breaking

A grass block can be obtained by mining it using a Minecraft:tool enchanted with Minecraft:Silk Touch. Otherwise, it drops Minecraft:dirt.

The snowy grass variant cannot be obtained as an item through regular gameplay, even with the use of Minecraft:Silk Touch. Template:IN, Minecraft:commands can be used to give players a grass block that is set to the snowy state when placed (e.g. Template:Cmd). Template:Breaking row

Natural generation

Grass blocks generate naturally in most Minecraft:biomes in the Minecraft:Overworld, and as part of villages and ancient cities.

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Mob loot

Endermen can pick up grass blocks, and drop the blocks they are holding if killed, making it the only way to obtain grass blocks without the use of Minecraft:Silk Touch.

Post-generation

File:Grass Spread Diagram.png
An in-game diagram of a grass block's spreading range

Grass can spread to nearby Minecraft:dirt blocks, but not coarse dirt or rooted dirt. Grass spreading without player intervention depends heavily on the time of day. For a dirt block to accept grass from a nearby grass block, the following requirements must be met:

  1. The dirt block receiving grass must be within a 3×5×3 range of the source grass block where the source block is in the center of the second topmost layer of that range.
  2. The source grass block must have a light level of 9 or brighter directly above it.
  3. The block directly above the dirt block must allow light to pass through it and hit the dirt block, even though the actual light level does not matter. That means blocks that partially let light through such as stairs and slabs must not have their light-blocking side(s)Template:Only facing the dirt block.
  4. The block directly above the dirt block must not be Minecraft:lava, Minecraft:water, or a waterlogged variant of a block.

When grass is random ticked, it spreads by checking 4 blocks within range and converts any dirt blocks selected into grass.

Though Minecraft:water and Minecraft:lava are both light-filtering blocks (meaning they decrease skylight by 1 level but do not affect block light), other light-filtering blocks such as Minecraft:ice and slime blocks do not block grass from spreading to the dirt block. Grass blocks can grow under all other transparent blocks like Minecraft:glass, Minecraft:fences, or Minecraft:torches. Grass jumps directly from one block to a neighbor and is not affected by gaps or other blocks being "in the way." Grass blocks spread at random intervals and have an equal chance of spreading to any suitable dirt blocks that are in range. Because grass can spread as much as 3 levels downward, it tends to spread down slopes much faster than it spreads up them.

Color

File:JFgrass.png
Plains (left) and forest (right) grass colors.

The coloration of grass blocks is dependent on the Minecraft:biome they are in. A grass block always uses the color set to its location, regardless of how it was placed or of its source. This affects the side and top of the block.

Template:IN, biome colors also appear on Minecraft:maps.<ref>Template:Cite bug</ref>

Item

Template:IN, Template:InvSprite an item of grass block uses biome color with temperature 0.5, downfall 1.0, and as a result is colored Template:Color. Template:IN, this color is coded in the item's texture.

Biome colors

These values are generated by the biome dyeing algorithm, which depends on the biome's temperature and downfall. See biome colors for more information.

Biome Color Block
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Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Cherry Grove Grass Block.png
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Template:BiomeLinkTemplate:Only Template:Color File:Windswept Savanna Grass Block.png
Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Stony Peaks Grass Block.png
Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Jungle Grass Block.png
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Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Sparse Jungle Grass Block.png
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Template:BiomeLinkTemplate:Only Template:Color File:Lush Caves Grass Block.png
Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Mushroom Fields Grass Block.png
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Template:BiomeLink Template:Color<ref name="warm2" group="n">Above -0.1 temperature.</ref> File:Swamp Grass Block.png
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Template:Color<ref name="cold2" group="n">Below -0.1 temperature.</ref> File:Swamp Grass Block (Cold).png
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Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Plains Grass Block.png
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Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Forest Grass Block.png
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Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Dark Forest Grass Block.png
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Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Pale Garden Grass Block.png
Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Birch Forest Grass Block.png
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Template:BiomeLinkTemplate:Only Template:Color File:Meadow Grass Block.png
Template:BiomeLinkTemplate:Only Template:Color File:Old Growth Pine Taiga Grass Block.png
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Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Taiga Grass Block.png
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Template:BiomeLinkTemplate:Only Template:Color File:Dripstone Caves Grass Block.png
Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Windswept Hills Grass Block.png
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Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Snowy Beach Grass Block.png
Template:BiomeLink Template:Color File:Snowy Plains Grass Block.png
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Usage

Using bone meal on grass blocks causes short grass, tall grass,Template:OnlyTemplate:Upcoming Minecraft:ferns,Template:Only and Minecraft:flowers to grow.

Passive mobs tend to wander toward grass blocks. They also wander toward light.

When a sheep eats a grass block, the block becomes Minecraft:dirt, and a sheared sheep regrows its Minecraft:wool. Baby sheep graze grass much more often than adults and mature 1 minute faster when grazing.

Tilling a grass block with a Minecraft:hoe converts it to a Minecraft:farmland block.

Dirt paths can be created by Template:Control any type of Minecraft:shovel on the side or top of a grass block with air above it. The shovel loses 1 durability for each dirt path block created.

Death

Grass dies and changes to Minecraft:dirt a random time (when a random tick lands on the block) after it has been covered by any opaque blocks. Transparent blocks can kill grass in a similar manner if they cause the light level above the grass block to be four or below (like water does) and the surrounding area is not otherwise sufficiently illuminated.

Spawning

Template:IN, Minecraft:animals occasionally spawn on grass blocks that have light level 9 or brighter in the space directly above. This is quite rare and requires that there be few other animals nearby or in the spawn chunks. Most animals are instead created along with the terrain.

Template:IN, most animals require surface grass blocks (grass blocks with no solid block anywhere above them at the same x, z coordinate) to spawn. Animals regularly spawn in most Overworld biomes on surface grass blocks that have light level 7 or brighter in the space directly above.

Snowy grass block

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A snowy grass block with snow on top of it.

Grass blocks turn into a snowy grass block if Minecraft:snow, powder snow, or a snow block is placed on top of the block. Removing the snow layer turns the block into a normal grass block.

Template:IN, the top face of snowy grass blocks is not affected by biome tinting and defaults to gray, which is not normally seen by players because of the snow layer on top. Template:IN, the top face of snowy grass blocks is affected by biome tinting and can be seen in-game when inside powder snow placed on grass blocks.

Composting

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Sulfur cube

Template:In development Sulfur cubes have the ability to absorb grass blocks, either through picking it up or being interacted with it. This provides the regular/football effect to the mob when hitting it.

Sounds

Generic

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Unique

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Data values

ID

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Block states

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History

Java Edition

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Bedrock Edition

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Legacy Console Edition

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New Nintendo 3DS Edition

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Data history

Java Edition

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Bedrock Edition

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Issues

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Trivia

  • Grass blocks and dirt blocks changing between each other is a common cause of chunk updates.
  • The grass block has become a widely used symbol of Template:MC.
  • Snowy grass blocks can rarely spawn without Minecraft:snow layers on top of them.

Gallery

Mojang images

In other media

References

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External links

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