What Is the Botany Pots Ore Planting Mod?
Imagine turning your quiet greenhouse into a bustling underground mine, all without ever swinging a pickaxe. That is exactly what the [BPOP] Botany Pots Ore Planting mod delivers. It is an unofficial expansion for the popular Botany Pots mod, which already lets you grow crops and plants in compact pots. This add-on takes that concept and applies it to ores, letting you cultivate everything from humble coal to dazzling diamonds right on your farm. If you have ever wished for a renewable source of metals and gems, this mod is the answer.
How Ore Growing Works in Minecraft
The mechanics are wonderfully simple and fit right into the Botany Pots ecosystem. You will need a Botany Pot, a specific seed, and a matching soil block. The seed is not a literal seed but the corresponding mineral ingot—iron ingot for iron ore, gold ingot for gold ore, and so on. The soil is the mineral block version of that same ore, like an iron block or diamond block. Place the pot, insert the ingot as the seed, set the mineral block as the soil, and watch nature take its course. Every ore has a growth time of just one minute, making it a fast and satisfying loop.
When the growth finishes, the pot yields the raw ore drops you would normally get from mining. For mod versions prior to 15.0.0, you receive 2 to 3 items per harvest; from version 15.0.0 onward, the output is 1 to 2 items. Special ores like Ancient Debris may have slightly different rules, but the core loop remains consistent across all supported materials. This setup turns resource gathering into a passive, automated delight, especially when combined with hoppers or item pipes.
Supported Ores and Mod Integrations
The mod does not stop at vanilla Minecraft ores. It reaches deep into the modded ecosystem, supporting a staggering number of popular mods. Here is a quick look at what you can grow:
- Vanilla ores: Iron, Coal, Gold, Copper, Redstone, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Emerald, Ancient Debris.
- Create mod: Copper and Zinc.
- Mekanism: Osmium, Tin, and other resources.
- Ice and Fire: Dragons: Dragon bone and scale equivalents.
- Botania and MythicBotany: Elementium, Manasteel, and Terrasteel.
- Draconic Evolution: Draconium.
- Thermal Series: Tin, Lead, Silver, Nickel, and more.
- Immersive Engineering: Aluminum, Uranium, and other ores.
- Tinkers' Construct and TAIGA 2: Cobalt, Ardite, and many alloys.
- Ars Nouveau: Arcane crystals and gems.
- Pixelmon: Evolution stones and other rare drops.
- Mythic Metals, All the Ores, Powah!, Allthemodium, and more.
For a complete list, the mod’s GitHub page offers a detailed ModOreSupportList.md file. The sheer breadth of integration means that no matter what modpack you play, you likely have a way to grow its resources. If you are assembling a custom pack, you will find that this mod can be easily installed via the foxygame.net launcher — a convenient, flexible, and modern Minecraft launcher where you can download mods right from the menu. That streamlined process saves time and keeps your game running smoothly without hunting for files across the web.
Version Support and Compatibility
The mod is actively maintained across several Minecraft versions and mod loaders. Here is a breakdown of the current support:
- Minecraft 1.16.5: Forge only, but no new mod ores are being added for this version.
- Minecraft 1.18.2 to 1.20.4: Forge and Fabric receive continuous updates. File names ending with +1.18.2-1.20.4 cover this entire range.
- Minecraft 1.21.1: Fabric and NeoForge are supported with ongoing updates.
Because the mod only adds recipes and does not touch core game mechanics, it is exceptionally stable. Crashes and conflicts with other mods are almost unheard of, making it a safe addition to even the largest modpacks. The author encourages players to report any bugs or suggest new ore additions through the GitHub issues page.
Getting Started with Ore Planting
To begin, you will need the base Botany Pots mod installed. For Minecraft 1.18.2 and above, the Bookshelf library is also required. Once those prerequisites are in place, simply drop the Botany Pots Ore Planting jar into your mods folder. The recipes will load automatically, and you can start crafting your first ore pot setup immediately.
A typical early-game strategy is to grow iron and coal to fuel your furnaces and craft tools. As you progress, you can scale up to diamond and emerald farms, then branch into modded ores like Mekanism’s osmium or Thermal’s tin. Because each pot operates independently, you can run dozens of them in parallel, creating a vibrant, colorful factory of floating ore plants. The visual of diamond blocks sprouting ore clusters is both whimsical and practical.
Tips for Maximizing Your Ore Farm
- Use hoppers or item pipes beneath each pot to collect drops automatically.
- Stack multiple pots vertically with water streams to consolidate output.
- For mods that require specific processing (like Create’s crushing wheels), pair the pots with the appropriate machinery to double your yields.
- Keep a chest of spare ingots and mineral blocks to quickly expand your farm.
- Check the mod’s GitHub for updates; new ores are added regularly.
Why This Mod Stands Out
Many mods add ore duplication or void mining, but few integrate so cleanly with an existing farming system. Botany Pots Ore Planting respects the balance of Botany Pots by keeping growth times short but yields modest, preventing runaway resource inflation. It also encourages creativity: you can theme entire rooms around specific ores, using colored blocks and lighting to match the mineral you are growing. The mod’s compatibility list is a testament to its thoughtful design, covering both tech and magic mods with equal care.
Conclusion
The [BPOP] Botany Pots Ore Planting mod transforms the way you gather resources in Minecraft. It takes the cozy, low-tech feel of gardening and applies it to the gritty world of mining, offering a renewable, automated solution for every ore you can imagine. With support for dozens of major mods, rock-solid stability, and a simple recipe system, it is an essential addition for modded players who love efficiency and creativity. Whether you are building a steampunk factory with Create or a mystical garden with Botania, this mod ensures you will never run out of the materials you need. Plant your first ingot today and watch your world bloom with ore.