Pixel art illustration of a pile of fine white bone meal powder
Minecraft Java Item ID

Bone Meal ID

Bone meal is crafted from bones or a composter. It works as fertilizer to grow crops, trees, and flowers instantly.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:bone_meal

Bone Meal Item Facts

CategoryMaterials
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Shared ID, data value 15 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)351

Shared ID, data value 15 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Bone Meal

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:bone_meal 1

Customize this command →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 351 1

About Bone Meal in Minecraft

Bone meal is crafted from bones or a composter. It works as fertilizer to grow crops, trees, and flowers instantly.

Bone Meal Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:bone_meal 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:bone_meal 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:bone_meal 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:bone_meal

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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