Pixel art illustration of a green melon block with dark vertical stripes
Minecraft Java Item ID

Melon ID

Melon is a block that grows from melon stems on farmland. Breaking it yields melon slices, which can be eaten or crafted into melon seeds.

Partial data
Namespaced item ID minecraft:melon

Melon Item Facts

CategoryNatural Blocks
Maximum stackNot yet verified
Historical numerical ID103

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Melon

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

/give @p minecraft:melon 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

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 103 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:melon 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 103 1 0
Numerical ID + data value

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Melon

Crafting Recipe

Combine 9 melon slices in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Melon.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Melon instantly.

Build With Melon

minecraft:melon is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

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Melon Command Examples

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

Melon FAQ

What is the item ID for Melon?

The item ID for Melon is minecraft:melon. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Melon?

Melon has the historical numerical ID 103, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:melon instead.

How do I give myself Melon in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:melon 1 to give the nearest player one Melon. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How do you craft Melon?

Melon is crafted on a crafting table with 9 melon slices, which yields 1 Melon.

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