Growth Stage Markers Explained
Crops, honeycombs, amethyst clusters, and other farmable blocks now display distinct visual markers for each growth stage. Fully mature crops and amethyst clusters have special highlighting so you can spot harvestable blocks instantly without breaking them to check.
Harvesting Efficiently
1. Walk through your farm and look for crops with the brightest or most distinct visual markers—these are fully grown
2. Mature amethyst clusters have special border outlines that distinguish them from 
budding amethyst
3. Honeycombs show clear fill levels; harvest when the marker indicates full capacity
4. Cauldrons and composters display similar stage indicators for water and compost levels
5. Saplings show growth progression, making it easy to spot when trees are ready to grow
Automation Benefits
These visual indicators help you design better farm layouts. You can quickly scan large areas to identify which blocks need harvesting, making manual farming faster and helping you plan observer-based automatic harvesters more effectively.