Crops Need Sky
Modby SurfingBlockhead
This mod makes crops and plants require direct sky access to grow.
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
5,763
CurseForge ID
1149484
Modrinth Downloads
23,514
Modrinth ID
4mdWnTyo
Last Updated
Jul 26, 2026
Description
Crops Need Sky
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A Minecraft mod that makes crops and plants require direct sky access to grow, else they decay in a dead bush, adding a new layer of realism and challenge to farming.

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Features
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* Plants require direct sky access to grow and survive
* Plants without direct sky access will die when attempting to grow, turning into dead bushes
* Affects the following blocks:
* All standard crops (Wheat, Carrots, Potatoes, etc.). Should be compatible with other modded crops as long as they extend CropBlock class
* Melon and Pumpkin stems
* Sugar Cane
* Bamboo
* Cactus
* Sweet Berry Bushes
* Prevents bone meal usage on plants without direct sky access
#### - This mod has no effect on tree saplings and fully grown plants
#### - Glass(Fabric version only) or leaves blocks will still prevent plant growth
Custom config
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* Check the cropsneedsky.toml file inside your config folder to enable/disable mod features
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Fabric
Forge
Game Versions
1.19.2
1.20.1
1.20.2
1.21
Screenshots
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