Serene Seasons Mod — Guide
The Seasonal Cycle
The year in Serene Seasons is divided into four primary seasons in temperate biomes and two seasons in tropical biomes. Each season is further divided into three sub-seasons: Early, Mid, and Late.
Temperate Seasons
By default, each sub-season lasts 8 in-game days, meaning a full season lasts 24 days, and a complete year spans 96 days.
| Season | Sub-Seasons | Visual Changes | Weather Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Early, Mid, Late | Lush bluish-green grass and foliage. | High rainfall; snow begins to melt. |
| Summer | Early, Mid, Late | Yellowish-green, vibrant vegetation. | Frequent thunderstorms; minimal rain. |
| Autumn | Early, Mid, Late | Orange, red, and yellow foliage. | Gradual temperature drop; light rain. |
| Winter | Early, Mid, Late | Pale, grayish grass and leafless trees. | Constant snow; rivers and lakes freeze. |
Tropical Seasons
In tropical biomes like Jungles, Savannas, and Deserts, the standard four seasons are replaced by a Wet/Dry cycle.
- Wet Season: Occurs during the temperate Winter and Spring. It features heavy, frequent rainfall, even in biomes that are normally dry. Vegetation becomes lush and green.
- Dry Season: Occurs during the temperate Summer and Autumn. Rainfall is extremely rare or non-existent, and the grass takes on a parched, yellowish tint.
Crop Fertility & Greenhouses
One of the most significant gameplay changes is the Crop Fertility system. Most crops can only grow during specific seasons. If a crop is planted out of season, it will grow significantly slower, and bone meal will be less effective.
Vanilla Crop Fertility
| Crop | Fertile Seasons |
|---|---|
| Wheat | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Carrots | Spring, Autumn |
| Potatoes | Spring, Autumn |
| Beetroot | Spring, Summer |
| Pumpkin | Autumn |
| Melon | Summer |
| Sugar Cane | Summer |
Greenhouse Mechanics
To bypass seasonal restrictions, players can build a Greenhouse. In version 1.20.1, the mod treats any block with the minecraft:glass tag (including stained glass) as a greenhouse roof.
- Requirement: A glass block must be placed within 16 blocks directly above the crop.
- Effect: Crops under a greenhouse roof are protected from seasonal temperature shifts and will grow at normal speed year-round.
- Underground Farming: Crops planted below Y=48 (by default) are also considered "insulated" and will grow regardless of the season, provided they have sufficient light.
Items and Blocks
Serene Seasons adds several items to help players track and interact with the seasonal cycle.
Items
| Item | Image | Description | Crafting Recipe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendar | Displays the current season, sub-season, and days remaining in the cycle. | 8 Paper surrounding 1 Clock | |
| Season Clock | A specialized clock that visually represents the current season. | 4 Gold Ingots + 1 Compass |
Blocks
| Block | Image | Description | Crafting Recipe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season Sensor | Emits a Redstone signal when a specific season is active. Right-click to cycle through seasons. | 3 Glass + 3 Nether Quartz + 1 Calendar + 3 Cobblestone Slabs | |
| Greenhouse Glass | A decorative block that functions as a greenhouse roof. (Note: Standard glass also works). | 4 Glass + 2 Cyan Dye + 3 Wood Planks |