As you explore the world ofMinecraft, you will come across hundreds of different blocks.

Many of these blocks may seem useless.

In addition to crafting pumpkin pie, there are a few other uses for pumpkins.

Split image of Minecraft’s Pumpkins

Slimes are among Minecraft’s classic mobs they’re big blocks of goo that multiply when slain.

Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know about them.

By the end, you should you a pumpkin expert, ready to create your own pumpkin empire.

split image of minecraft player in swamp holding 2 slime balls next to image of slimes in group

Taken with Smarter Farmers mod by MehVahdJukaar

First, let’s go over how to get your first pumpkin.

Updated February 1, 2024 by Jacqueline Zalace:Pumpkins can be quite elusive at the start of Minecraft.

Where To Find Pumpkins

Prior to carving a pumpkin, you will need to find one.

pumpkins generating naturally in world

Fortunately,pumpkins generate fairly frequently in the world.

Pumpkins can spawn in any biome, as long as there are grass blocks.

Additionally, pumpkins will usuallygenerate in clusters,as shown above.

An overhead view of a bustling farmland full of villagers wearing yellow, straw hats.

Taken with Smarter Farmers mod by MehVahdJukaar

After exploring an area for a little, you will find a few pumpkins.

If you are near a Taiga biome, you could find pumpkins lying around villages.

Alternatively, you could also set up anautomatic pumpkin farm.

player crafting shears from the crafting menu with two iron bars

This farm will grow pumpkins and automatically harvest them for you.

You will stillneed at least one pumpkin to make this farm.

How To Grow Pumpkins

Thankfully, pumpkins can be manually farmed on your base.

carved pumpkin placed on ground in minecraft

With one pumpkin, you’ve got the option to makefour pumpkin seeds.

All you need istwo iron bars, arranged as they are shown above.

Using shears on a pumpkin will result in it being carved.

player crafting a jack o lantern from crafting table with a torch and a carved pumpkin

This allows you to make lit-up areas without worrying about torch or lantern placement.

Jack o' Laterns are also used in ourslime farm.

Wearing a carved pumpkin is a great strategy for navigating the End, but be careful!

minecraft iron golem base

After placing acarved pumpkin for the ‘head’,the blocks will transform into the iron golem.

Iron blocks are crafted from nine iron bars.

Gardens can really bring some life to your Minecraft build.

Minecraft Snow Golem with pumpkin head

Here, you might check out the best garden designs out there.

minecraft split image showing flower garden next to image of greenhouse

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