# Pumpkin and Melon Farm: Minecraft Blueprint

> A 9 by 15 stem farm with 60 farmland stem spots, two water channels and open dirt rows for fruit.

Source: https://minebuildr.com/blueprints/pumpkin-melon-farm

## Quick facts

- Category: Farms
- Style: Utility
- Size: 11 wide, 17 long, 2 tall (blocks)
- Total blocks: 193
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Editions: Java and Bedrock 1.16+
- Biomes: Any
- Download: Free .schem file (Java Edition WorldEdit format) on the page

## Description

Pumpkin and melon stems grow on farmland and place their fruit on a neighbouring free block. Each farmland row here sits between a water channel and an open dirt row, so stems stay hydrated and always have room to fruit.

## Materials

| Block | Count |
| --- | ---: |
| Farmland (till dirt with a hoe) | 60 |
| Stone Bricks | 52 |
| Dirt | 45 |
| Water source (bucket) | 30 |
| Lantern | 6 |

## Build steps

1. Border: Lay an 11 by 17 stone brick ring.
2. Row pattern: Across the 9-wide inside, set rows in this order: dirt, farmland, water, farmland, dirt, farmland, water, farmland, dirt.
3. Water: Fill both channels with water along their full length.
4. Plant: Plant pumpkin or melon seeds on all farmland. Leave the dirt rows empty for fruit.
5. Light: Place lanterns on the border so the field stays lit at night.

## Tips

- Never place anything on the dirt rows or the stems cannot fruit.
- Break only the fruit, not the stem.
- Melons give slices that craft into melon seeds and glistering melon.

## Related MineBuildr tools

- [Farm Efficiency Calculator](https://minebuildr.com/tools/farm-efficiency-calculator): Compare wheat, carrot, potato, melon and sugar cane farms — yields per hour, tile efficiency and AFK output.
- [Villager Trade Optimizer](https://minebuildr.com/tools/villager-trade-optimizer): Compare villager professions, tiers and discounts to find the best emerald-per-item trades for your trading hall.

Preview image: https://minebuildr.com/__l5e/assets-v1/bc6e6e29-828c-4442-9e6a-9c2beabf2044/minecraft-blueprint-pumpkin-melon-farm-iso.jpg