If you have decided to embark on an adventure in the jungle of Minecraft Bedrock, there is one large, blocky green item that can be a true lifesaver in emergencies.
Of course, we are talking about the watermelon. It provides nourishment for your character, helping to reduce hunger. Before consuming the watermelon, you’ll need to slice it into pieces. Since the watermelon block itself isn’t particularly interesting, let’s focus on its slices.
Watermelon slices were introduced in Minecraft during the beta version alongside iron bars, brick stairs, and rotten flesh. Quite an interesting mix, indeed. Since then, watermelon slices haven’t undergone significant changes. The only adjustment made was to their textures in update 1.14. In addition to them, most items and blocks in Minecraft Bedrock received a texture overhaul.
How can you obtain a piece of watermelon? Clearly, the best method is to smash it open, ideally using an axe. Once broken, the watermelon will split into 3-7 pieces, and if your tool is enchanted with luck, you might end up with a few extra slices.
After breaking it apart, you can revert the watermelon to its original form: gather nine slices and place them in a crafting grid. While this is certainly an intriguing, I would even say unnatural approach, it’s not very resource-efficient. A much smarter option would be to extract seeds from one slice and cultivate a new fruit.
If you’re looking to try something creative and fun, watermelon slices are a fantastic choice. Surround one piece with golden nuggets, and you’ll have a sparkling treat! While it can’t be eaten, it dissolves beautifully in greens.
Real watermelon slices are just as delicious as their game counterparts. Today, there are numerous varieties, all originating from Africa, Iran, and India. Ancient Egyptians were avid cultivators of watermelons. They made their way to Europe earlier than previously thought. Seeds discovered in sacred wells on Sardinia date back to 1120–1350 BCE.
It’s amusing that watermelons in Minecraft are actually referred to as melons (melon). In the English version, they are labeled as such, despite their appearance clearly not resembling a melon.
In the real world, watermelons are classified as a type of berry. This means that watermelons belong to the same category as melons. Delving even deeper, it turns out that all fruits with a hard outer rind and unsegmented interiors fall under the gourd family (from the Latin word “pepo“). This includes cucumbers, bananas, and even coffee.
The next time you enjoy watermelon slices with your friends, surprise them by sharing these intriguing facts!
