Iron Hoe — Minecraft block

Iron Hoe

Iron Hoe is a mid-tier farming tool crafted from two iron ingots and two sticks that tills dirt and grass into farmland for crops.

Block ID minecraft:iron_hoe
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

Iron Hoe is a tier-three farming tool in Minecraft, crafted from two iron ingots placed across the top row and two sticks stacked below them on the crafting grid. Iron Hoe carries 250 durability points, sitting between the 131-use Stone Hoe and the 1561-use Diamond Hoe. Players right-click Iron Hoe on dirt, grass blocks, or dirt paths to convert each block into farmland, the only surface where wheat, carrots, potatoes, and beetroot will grow. Coarse dirt and rooted dirt turn into regular dirt first and need a second tilling, and tilling rooted dirt also drops hanging roots.

Beyond tilling, Iron Hoe is the correct tool for breaking hoe-mineable blocks such as leaves, hay bales, target blocks, sponge, dried kelp blocks, moss, and nether wart blocks, mining them faster. Iron Hoe accepts Efficiency, Unbreaking, Fortune, Silk Touch, and Mending enchantments, and can be repaired with iron ingots on an anvil. Choose Iron Hoe when you need a durable, renewable farming tool early in survival without spending diamonds.

Block properties

Item ID minecraft:iron_hoe
/give command /give @p minecraft:iron_hoe
Stackable No
Renewable Yes

Java Edition Guide

How to use an Iron Hoe in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Craft the Iron Hoe

    Place two iron ingots in the top row and two sticks in the column below them on a crafting table to make one Iron Hoe.

  2. 2

    Till the ground

    Hold the Iron Hoe and right-click dirt, grass blocks, or dirt paths to turn each one into farmland. Coarse dirt and rooted dirt first become regular dirt, so till them twice.

  3. 3

    Plant near water

    Keep farmland within four blocks of water so it stays hydrated and crops grow faster.

  4. 4

    Mine hoe blocks

    Use the Iron Hoe to break leaves, hay bales, and sponge faster than by hand.

Durability

Iron Hoe lasts 250 uses; add Unbreaking or Mending to extend its lifespan before the head breaks.

How to craft this block

Ingredients: Iron Ingot Iron Ingot x2 Stick Stick x2
Crafting
Iron Ingot Iron Ingot
Stick
Stick
Iron Hoe
1
Iron Hoe

Used in crafts

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Frequently asked questions

How do you craft an Iron Hoe?

Combine two iron ingots in the top row with two sticks in the column below them on a crafting table to craft one Iron Hoe.

What does an Iron Hoe do?

Iron Hoe tills dirt and grass into farmland for planting crops and mines hoe-specific blocks like leaves and hay bales faster.

How much durability does an Iron Hoe have?

Iron Hoe has 250 durability uses, more than a Stone Hoe (131) but far fewer than a Diamond Hoe (1561).

Can you enchant an Iron Hoe?

Yes. Iron Hoe accepts Efficiency, Unbreaking, Fortune, Silk Touch, and Mending at an enchanting table or anvil.

Is an Iron Hoe a good weapon?

In Java Edition, no — Iron Hoe deals only 1 attack damage. In Bedrock Edition Iron Hoe deals 5 damage with no attack cooldown, though a sword still serves combat better.

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