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Speed Up Crop Growth with the Life Lantern

What the Life Lantern Does

The Life Lantern accelerates crop growth in the area around it, making it essential for efficient farming.

Crafting the Life Lantern

Gather catalyst items from this list: Egg, Melon, Golden Apple, Sugar Cane, or Bone Meal. You'll need multiple catalysts, so check JEI for the exact combination. Place these catalysts on the Lantern Maker, then place a vanilla lantern on top to create your Life Lantern.

Setting Up Your Farm

1. Place the Life Lantern near your crop fields

2. Position it centrally so its effect radius covers as many crops as possible

3. The lantern will begin accelerating growth for wheat, carrots, potatoes, and other crops within range

Tips

Multiple Life Lanterns can be placed around a large farm for better coverage. The effect is passive—once placed, it works automatically without requiring fuel or maintenance.