How to Auto Plant Trees in Minecraft
If you are an experienced Minecraft player, you may know how tedious it can be to plant trees one by one. However, there is a way to make this process much easier and faster - auto planting trees. In this guide, we will show you how to set up an automatic tree farm that will do the planting for you.
Step 1: Find the Right Spot
The first step towards setting up your automatic tree farm is finding the right spot for it. Ideally, you should look for an area with lots of space and lots of dirt blocks so that you can plant as many trees as possible. You should also make sure that the area is well-lit and safe from hostile mobs.
Step 2: Build the Farm Structure
The next step is to build the structure for your automatic tree farm. First, clear out the area of any trees or bushes. Then, mark out a 7x7 square in the center of the area you have chosen. Within this square, dig down 3 blocks and replace the dirt blocks with water blocks. Next, dig a tunnel from a nearby water source to the center of the square, so that water can flow into the area.
Finally, build a wall around the square that is three blocks high. This will prevent the trees from growing too high and interfering with the farm's mechanisms.
Step 3: Add the Redstone Circuitry
Now that you have built the farm structure, it's time to add the redstone circuitry that will automate the planting and harvesting of the trees. The circuitry involves two key components: a dispenser and a timer.
First, place a dispenser on one of the walls surrounding the farm structure. The dispenser should be facing the center of the farm structure. Next, place a redstone repeater facing away from the dispenser and connect it to a redstone torch. This will power the dispenser and allow it to shoot out saplings.
Next, build a timer using redstone repeaters and redstone dust. Connect the timer to the dispenser using redstone dust, so that the timer sends a signal to the dispenser every few seconds. This will cause the dispenser to shoot out saplings and plant them on the water blocks in the center of the farm structure.
Step 4: Collecting the Trees
Finally, you need to build a way to collect the trees that grow in the farm. One way to do this is to build a second layer of water blocks above the first layer, with a hole in the center of the top layer directly above the hole in the bottom layer. When the trees grow, they will grow into the second layer of water blocks, and their logs will float to the top. The logs can then be collected through the hole in the top layer of water.
Conclusion
Auto planting trees in Minecraft can save you a lot of time and hassle. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily set up an automatic tree farm that will do the planting for you. With a little patience and some redstone know-how, you'll be harvesting wood in no time.