Resource Melons
This mod introduces completely new types of melons into the game that provide various valuable resources when consumed. Instead of regular seeds, special seeds are used for cultivation, crafted from standard melon seeds combined with a certain amount of the corresponding material.
The special feature of these melons is their demanding nature and slow growth. Successful cultivation requires meeting several conditions: the plants cannot tolerate direct sunlight and need a block of the corresponding resource underneath the soil, which acts as a catalyst. Clever players will be able to find ways to speed up this process.
Harvesting requires a special approach - melons can only be collected with an axe, with different types requiring tools of different levels, similar to mining ore with a pickaxe. For example, to obtain Netherite melons, you'll need a diamond axe or better.
One interesting feature is that dispensers can automate the "eating" process of melons, opening up possibilities for creating smart farms.
Currently available melons provide: coal, iron, gold, redstone, lapis lazuli, diamonds, emeralds, quartz, glowstone, copper, amethyst, and netherite.
The mod offers extensive configuration options: you can adjust all growth limitations, factors affecting development speed, dispenser functionality, melons' nutritional value, and much more.