How to make a Beetroot in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a beetroot with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a beetroot is a food item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

beetroot

Let's explore how to add a beetroot to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A beetroot is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.9)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (0.8.0)
Xbox 360	Yes (TU43)
Xbox One	Yes (CU33)
PS3	Yes (1.36)
PS4	Yes (1.36)
Wii U	Yes (Patch 13)
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
Education Edition	Yes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Beetroot in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a beetroot in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.9 - 1.19	Foodstuffs
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Food & Drinks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a beetroot in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Miscellaneous
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a beetroot in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU43 - TU69	Food
Xbox One	CU33 - CU43	Food
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a beetroot in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.36 - 1.76	Food
PS4	1.36 - 1.91	Food
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a beetroot in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 13 - Patch 38	Food
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Food
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a beetroot in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Miscellaneous
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a beetroot in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	0.14.2 - 1.0.18	Miscellaneous
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.17.30	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get a Beetroot in Survival Mode

You can add a beetroot to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a village and gathering the beetroots. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Village

Villages are found in different biomes in Minecraft. Here is an example of what some of the villages look like:

Plains Village

village

Desert Village

desert village

2. Look for the Gardens within the Village

Once you've found a village, look for the gardens in the village. It is within the gardens that you will find rows of beetroots to dig up.

beetroot plants

3. Dig up the Beetroot

The game control to dig up the beetroot depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the beetroot plants.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the beetroot plants.
For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the beetroot plants.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the beetroot plants.

beetroot dropped

The beetroot plant will break and a small beetroot and beetroot seeds will float on the ground.

4. Pick up the Beetroot

Make sure you pick up these items before they disappear.

beetroot gathered

Once you pick up the beetroot, it will appear in your hotbar.

beetroot