Dirt

Dirt is a commonly-occuring yet non-renewable block in Minecraft. It is often used as an early building material yet is considered sub-optimal due to its low blast resistance and minimal aesthetics.

Dirt can be harvested without tools, though a Shovel speeds up the process. When harvested, Dirt drops itself as an. Harvesting a block of Dirt with a Shovel yields the player 40 Excavation experience.

Dirt can also be tilled into Farmland using a Hoe. When trampled, Farmland reverts to Dirt.