How to make Kelp in Minecraft

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

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

kelp

Let's explore how to add kelp to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Kelp is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.13)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.4.0)
Xbox 360	Yes (TU69)
Xbox One	Yes (1.4.0)
PS3	Yes (1.76)
PS4	Yes (1.76)
Wii U	Yes (Patch 38)
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.4.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.4.0)

* 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 Kelp in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.13 - 1.15	Miscellaneous
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.16 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.4.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU69	Decorations
Xbox One	1.4.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

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

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

Minecraft Nintendo

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 38	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.4.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.4.0 - 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 Kelp in Survival Mode

You can add kelp to your inventory in Survival mode by finding kelp and gathering it. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Kelp Plant

First, you need to find a kelp plant growing underwater in the Ocean biome. So, look for a large water source with kelp and seagrass growing.

kelp underwater

2. Break the Kelp Plant

The game control to break the kelp plant depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the kelp plant.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the kelp plant.
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 kelp plant.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the kelp plant.

kelp growing

Part of the kelp plant will break and a smaller kelp will appear. Because you are in the water, the kelp might float right up to you.

3. Pick up the Kelp

Make sure you pick up the kelp before it disappears.

kelp gathered

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

kelp