How to make Rooted Dirt in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft rooted dirt with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, rooted dirt is a new item that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. It is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

rooted dirt

Let's explore how to add rooted dirt to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Rooted dirt is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.17.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.17.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Rooted Dirt in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find rooted dirt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.17 - 1.19	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find rooted dirt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find rooted dirt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find rooted dirt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find rooted dirt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find rooted dirt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find rooted dirt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get Rooted Dirt in Survival Mode

In Minecraft, you can add rooted dirt to your inventory in Survival mode by finding an azalea tree and digging the dirt under it. So, let's get started!

1. Find an Azalea Tree

First, you need to find an azalea tree in your Minecraft world. Azalea trees are usually found above ground in the Lush Caves biome.

lush caves

TIP: Find an azalea tree and follow the rooted dirt under the azalea tree down to the cave system. The underground area of the Lush Caves biome is the best part of this biome. So dig down and explore!

This is what the rooted dirt looks like around an azalea tree:

rooted dirt and shovel

2. Hold a Shovel

You can dig up the rooted dirt with anything including your hand, but it is faster to use a tool such as a shovel:

How to make a Netherite Shovel

How to make a Diamond Shovel

How to make a Golden Shovel

How to make an Iron Shovel

How to make a Stone Shovel

How to make a Wooden Shovel

In this example, we are going to use a diamond shovel to dig up the rooted dirt because it has higher durability than the other shovels.

3. Dig up the Rooted Dirt

The game control to mine the rooted dirt depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block of rooted dirt.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block of rooted dirt.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the block of rooted dirt.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block of rooted dirt.

rooted dirt dropped

You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and a smaller block of rooted dirt finally appears. The block of rooted dirt will float on the ground.

4. Pick up the Rooted Dirt

Make sure you pick up the rooted dirt before it disappears.

rooted dirt gathered

Once you pick up the rooted dirt, it will appear in your hotbar.

dirt