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Crops Need Sky
This mod makes crops and plants require direct sky access to grow.
Quick answer
Which Crops Need Sky release should I use?
Crops Need Sky cropsneedsky-1.20.1-1.3.0.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Crops Need Sky required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Crops Need Sky cropsneedsky-1.20.1-1.3.0.jar need?
cropsneedsky-1.20.1-1.3.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Crops Need Sky without breaking your instance.
Built for Crops Need Sky cropsneedsky-1.20.1-1.3.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use cropsneedsky-1.20.1-1.3.0.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside cropsneedsky-1.20.1-1.3.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Crops Need Sky add?
Crops Need Sky
A Minecraft mod that makes crops and plants require direct sky access to grow, else they decay in a dead bush, adding a new layer of realism and challenge to farming.

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Features
- Plants require direct sky access to grow and survive
- Plants without direct sky access will die when attempting to grow, turning into dead bushes
- Affects the following blocks:
- All standard crops (Wheat, Carrots, Potatoes, etc.). Should be compatible with other modded crops as long as they extend CropBlock class
- Melon and Pumpkin stems
- Sugar Cane
- Bamboo
- Cactus
- Sweet Berry Bushes
- Prevents bone meal usage on plants without direct sky access
- This mod has no effect on tree saplings and fully grown plants
- Glass(Fabric version only) or leaves blocks will still prevent plant growth
Custom config
- Check the cropsneedsky.toml file inside your config folder to enable/disable mod features
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Crops Need Sky by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
2 loader builds1.19.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Crops Need Sky versions and loaders
cropsneedsky-1.20.1-1.3.0.jar
11 Aug 2026
cropsneedsky-1.21-1.3.0.jar
11 Aug 2026
cropsneedsky-1.20.1-1.3.0.jar
11 Aug 2026
cropsneedsky-1.20.1-1.2.0.jar
17 Jun 2025
cropsneedsky-mc1.20.1-1.1.0
cropsneedsky-mc1.20.1-1.1.0.jar
31 Dec 2024
cropsneedsky-mc1.21-1.1.0
cropsneedsky-mc1.21-1.1.0.jar
31 Dec 2024
cropsneedsky-mc1.19.2-1.0.0
cropsneedsky-mc1.19.2-1.0.0.jar
21 Dec 2024
cropsneedsky-mc1.20.2-1.0.0
cropsneedsky-1.0.0.jar
21 Dec 2024
cropsneedsky-mc1.20.1-1.0.0
cropsneedsky-0.1.0.jar
28 Nov 2024
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