Soil is a variation of dirt that is created by using a rake on a dirt or grass block. If the humidity is high enough, the soil will turn into Moist Soil. The soil is then ready to grow cultivated crops. See the Farming Page for details.
Description (From Recipaedia)
Soil is dirt that has been made suitable for cultivation by using a rake. It can be easily damaged by walking or jumping on it. Soil can be fertilized by sprinkling saltpeter on it, plants will grow faster and slowly use up the fertilizer. Soil that is near water will become moist, making plants grow even faster. Rotten food will eventually turn into compost, which can be used in place of fertilized soil to grow plants just as quickly.
Uses
- Soil is necessary for Farming.
- Can be fertilized with Saltpeter Chunks.
Notes
- In Creative mode, soil only drops itself upon breaking it, although in all of the other modes, you will acquire dirt.
- Soil was added in the 1.22 update.[1]