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Ecliptic Seasons Wiki & Guide

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Adds a seasonal system with greenhouse cores, hygrometers, wind chimes, calendars, and weather-related tools.

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Contents (8)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Items
  4. Blocks
  5. Configuration
  6. Frequently asked questions
  7. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Control Humidity Inside a GreenhouseReading Humidity First Before adjusting anything, place a Hygrometer inside the greenhouse. It reports the current…How to Grow Crops Out of SeasonThe Core Idea Normally, crops follow the world's current season — some grow in spring and summer, others struggle in…How to Keep an Area Snow-Free in WinterWhy Snow Is a Problem In winter, snow accumulates on the ground and on top of builds, which can bury paths, cover…How to Make and Use Ice and Snow CauldronsFreezing Water into Ice An Ice Cauldron turns water into ice when conditions are cold enough. The cauldron handles…How to Set Up a Greenhouse with Greenhouse CoresChoosing the Right Core for the Season Greenhouse Cores come in four variants — Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter —…How to Track Seasons and Weather with Sensors and CalendarsKnowing What Season It Is Place a Season Sensor to get a live reading of the current season in your area. This is the…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 21

Items

BroomGrowth DetectorIce WandSalt WandSeasonal Prayer ScrollSnowless Homeland

Blocks

ABCGHILOPSW

A

Autumn Greenhouse Core

B

Bamboo Wind ChimesBlue Pinwheel

C

CalendarContainer of Greenhouse Core

G

Greenhouse Dehumidifier

H

Humidity TankHygrometer

I

Ice Cauldron

L

Lime Pinwheel

O

Orange Pinwheel

P

Paper Wind Chimes

S

Season SensorSnow CauldronSpring Greenhouse CoreSummer Greenhouse Core

W

Wind ChimesWinter Greenhouse CoreWooden Grate Humidifier

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
AgriculturalInformationAgricultureShow tooltips for ideal seasons and humidity levels on crop items.
animalAnimal
AnimalAnimals
buttonAnimals
VoxyAutoRefreshAutomatically Update Distant LODsAutomatically updates visible Voxy LODs when snow coverage changes.
AutumnDayTimesAutumn Day LengthDaylight length in Ticks for each of the 6 Solar Terms in Autumn.
CoreBasic
BeeActiveSeasonsBee Activity SeasonsList of seasons where bees will leave the hive to fly around. Default: [SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN]
BeePollinateSeasonsBee Pollination SeasonsList of seasons where bees are allowed to pollinate plants. Default: [SPRING]
BiomeSnowLinesBiome Snow LinesSet custom snow-line altitudes for biomes (e.g., ["#c:is_cold", 200]).
EnableWeatherRegionBiome Weather Region
BiomeBasedLocalCalendarBiome-Based Local CalendarDisplays local seasonal and calendar information based on the agricultural climate zone of the current biome. Different regions may show different seasonal progress.
FrozenWaterBreakableBreakable Frozen WaterIf true, the thin ice layer on water can be broken by players/entities.
ButterflyButterfliesSpawns butterflies over flowers during Spring.
ButterflySpawnDelayButterfly Spawn IntervalControls the delay between butterfly spawn attempts. Higher values produce fewer butterflies.
DayOffsetCalendar Day OffsetShifts calendar days relative to solar terms. Used to align solar term day 0 (e.g., Beginning of Spring) with calendar dates.
CalendarItemHintCalendar TooltipShow a tooltip or message if a calendar item cannot be placed in the current location.
cauldronCauldron
MinChunkCompileWarningTimeChunk Compile Warning TimeSets the threshold (in ms) for chunk compilation before logging a performance warning.
GrowthDetectorClassicModeClassic Growth Detector ModeUse classic chat messages to display growth detector results instead of the new in-world UI.
ClearAfterSleepClear Weather After SleepAutomatically reset weather to clear after the player wakes up from a bed.
CompatCompatibility
buttonCompatibility
ForceCompatModeCompatibility ModeForce all plants to follow growth rules, even those without specific mod tags.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get started with Ecliptic Seasons?
Craft a Calendar and a Hygrometer first so you can see the current season and local humidity, then place a Season Sensor to confirm the mod is tracking your area. From there, build a greenhouse with a Greenhouse Core if you want to grow crops regardless of season.
How do I know what season it is?
Use the Calendar item to check the current season and day, or place a Season Sensor block to read the season at a fixed location. The Season Sensor is better for automation since it can output a redstone signal.
Why are my crops not growing?
Crops grow slower or stop entirely outside their preferred season, so check the Calendar or Season Sensor first. If you need year-round growth, set up a Greenhouse Core with the matching seasonal type and keep humidity in range using a Hygrometer.
What is a Greenhouse Core and which one do I use?
A Greenhouse Core is the block that creates a seasonal growing zone around it. Use the core matching the season you want to simulate (Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter) so crops behave as if it were that season.
How do I set up a greenhouse properly?
Place a Greenhouse Core, then enclose the area so the effect stays contained, and add a Hygrometer to monitor humidity. Use a Wooden Grate Humidifier or Greenhouse Dehumidifier to push humidity up or down as needed.
How do I control humidity in my greenhouse?
Place a Hygrometer to read the current humidity, then add a Wooden Grate Humidifier to raise it or a Greenhouse Dehumidifier to lower it. A Humidity Tank stores water for the humidifier so you don't have to refill constantly.
How do I stop snow from piling up around my base?
Place a Snowless Homeland block to keep an area clear of snow during winter. It's the simplest fix if you just want your paths and builds to stay visible.
What do the Ice Cauldron and Snow Cauldron do?
The Ice Cauldron and Snow Cauldron produce ice and snow respectively when the surrounding conditions are cold enough. Use an Ice Wand or Salt Wand to interact with them and manage freezing or melting.
What are Wind Chimes and Pinwheels for?
Wind Chimes (Bamboo, Paper, and the standard variant) and Pinwheels (Blue, Lime, Orange) are decorative blocks that react to wind and weather. They're a visual way to see wind conditions without opening a menu.
Does Ecliptic Seasons work with other mods and does it hurt performance?
It's designed to work alongside most farming and world-gen mods, but heavy greenhouse setups with many cores and sensors can add tick load. If you notice lag, reduce the number of active Greenhouse Cores and sensors in loaded chunks.