# Example Recipe

{
  "recipeName": "Basil Growth Cycle",
  "plantType": "Basil",
  "totalDuration": "35 days",
  "steps": [
    {
      "stepId": 1,
      "name": "Germination",
      "duration": 259200, // 3 days in seconds
      "environment": {
        "humidity": 85,
        "airTemperature": 24,
        "waterTemperature": 22
      },
      "lighting": {
        "red": 30,
        "green": 20,
        "blue": 70,
        "farRed": 10,
        "intensity": 60,
        "hoursOn": 18
      },
      "irrigation": {
        "frequency": 1200, // seconds between irrigation events
        "duration": 30, // seconds per irrigation
        "ec": 0.8,
        "ph": 6.2
      },
      "airflow": {
        "fanSpeed": 15
      }
    },
    {
      "stepId": 2,
      "name": "Early Vegetation",
      "duration": 604800, // 7 days in seconds
      "environment": {
        "humidity": 75,
        "airTemperature": 25,
        "waterTemperature": 22
      },
      "lighting": {
        "red": 40,
        "green": 30,
        "blue": 80,
        "farRed": 20,
        "intensity": 70,
        "hoursOn": 18
      },
      "irrigation": {
        "frequency": 1800,
        "duration": 45,
        "ec": 1.2,
        "ph": 6.0
      },
      "airflow": {
        "fanSpeed": 25
      }
    },
    {
      "stepId": 3,
      "name": "Late Vegetation",
      "duration": 1209600, // 14 days in seconds
      "environment": {
        "humidity": 65,
        "airTemperature": 26,
        "waterTemperature": 22
      },
      "lighting": {
        "red": 60,
        "green": 40,
        "blue": 60,
        "farRed": 30,
        "intensity": 80,
        "hoursOn": 16
      },
      "irrigation": {
        "frequency": 1500,
        "duration": 60,
        "ec": 1.6,
        "ph": 5.8
      },
      "airflow": {
        "fanSpeed": 35
      }
    },
    {
      "stepId": 4,
      "name": "Pre-Harvest",
      "duration": 518400, // 6 days in seconds
      "environment": {
        "humidity": 60,
        "airTemperature": 25,
        "waterTemperature": 21
      },
      "lighting": {
        "red": 70,
        "green": 40,
        "blue": 50,
        "farRed": 40,
        "intensity": 90,
        "hoursOn": 16
      },
      "irrigation": {
        "frequency": 2400,
        "duration": 45,
        "ec": 1.8,
        "ph": 5.8
      },
      "airflow": {
        "fanSpeed": 40
      }
    },
    {
      "stepId": 5,
      "name": "Harvest Preparation",
      "duration": 259200, // 3 days in seconds
      "environment": {
        "humidity": 55,
        "airTemperature": 24,
        "waterTemperature": 20
      },
      "lighting": {
        "red": 80,
        "green": 30,
        "blue": 40,
        "farRed": 50,
        "intensity": 100,
        "hoursOn": 14
      },
      "irrigation": {
        "frequency": 3600,
        "duration": 30,
        "ec": 1.0,
        "ph": 6.0
      },
      "airflow": {
        "fanSpeed": 50
      }
    }
  ],
  "metadata": {
    "author": "GrowSystem",
    "createdDate": "2025-03-31",
    "version": "1.0",
    "notes": "Optimized for compact basil with intense flavor profile"
  }
}