
BlockyBushes
Full-block berry bushes with stem growth and right-click harvesting. Inspired by the Aether's berry bushes.
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About this Mod
BlockyBushes
BlockyBushes changes vanilla sweet berry bushes into full-block bushes with a stem growth stage and right-click harvesting.
The goal is to make berry bushes feel more natural and consistent while keeping vanilla mechanics simple and intuitive.
Features
Stem growth stage
Planting sweet berries places a stem instead of a bush.Natural growth
Stems grow into full berry bushes over time or when fertilized with bone meal.Right-click harvesting
Harvest berries without breaking the bush.Full-block bushes
Mature berry bushes are full blocks with a visible inner stem.World generation support
Naturally generated berry bushes start as full blocks.
Inspiration
This mod is inspired by the berry bush design from The Aether.
The idea of berry bushes growing from stems and being harvestable without breaking them comes from The Aether.
BlockyBushes is an independent implementation designed for vanilla gameplay and does not include any assets or code from The Aether.
Available Versions
How to Install BlockyBushes on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BlockyBushes". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
BlockyBushes server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is BlockyBushes compatible with neoforge?
BlockyBushes officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with BlockyBushes – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BlockyBushes consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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