Botany Pots Ore Planting Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I start growing ores in a Botany Pot?
Place a Botany Pot, add a mineral block (like Iron Block or Gold Block) as the soil, then place a matching metal ingot (like Iron Ingot or Gold Ingot) on top as the seed. The pot will begin growing after a moment.
How long does it take for an ore to grow?
Every ore takes exactly one minute to grow, regardless of which ore you're planting. Once the growth is complete, you can harvest and replant immediately.
What do I get when I harvest an ore from a pot?
You get the exact same items you would get from mining the real ore block in the world, including the same drop rates and quantities.
Can I grow modded ores or just vanilla ones?
You can grow both vanilla ores and ores from other mods, as long as the mod adds both an ore block and an ingot or equivalent item. Check your mod's documentation if you're unsure whether a specific ore is supported.
What happens if I use the wrong ingot for the soil block?
The pot won't grow anything. You must match the ingot to the mineral block—for example, Iron Ingot with Iron Block, or Copper Ingot with Copper Block.
Can I speed up ore growth with bone meal or other items?
No, ore growth in Botany Pots cannot be accelerated. All ores take exactly one minute regardless of conditions.
Do I need to replant after each harvest?
Yes, after harvesting you need to place a new ingot on the soil block to start another growth cycle. The soil block itself doesn't get consumed.
Will this mod cause lag if I have many pots running?
Botany Pots are generally lightweight, but having hundreds of active pots may impact performance depending on your system. Consider spreading your farm across multiple chunks or using fewer pots if you experience lag.
Does this work with Fortune enchantments or mining level requirements?
No, the pot ignores mining levels and enchantments—it simply drops the standard items for that ore as if you mined it with a basic tool.
Can I automate harvesting and replanting with hoppers or other mods?
Yes, many automation mods work with Botany Pots. You can use hoppers, item pipes, or other mod systems to pull harvested items and insert new seeds, though setup depends on which mods you have installed.