This guide will help you set up your first project and create a fertilizer recipe in under 5 minutes.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• A Hydrogene account (sign up at hydrogene.pro)
• Soil analysis results from a laboratory
• Basic understanding of your target crop requirements

Step 1: Create a Project

1. Log in to your Hydrogene dashboard
2. Click New Project in the top navigation
3. Enter a project name (e.g., “Greenhouse Tomatoes 2024”)
4. Select your growing method (soil, hydroponic, or coco)
5. Click Create Project

# Example project structure
my-project/
├── fields/
│   ├── greenhouse-a/
│   └── greenhouse-b/
└── recipes/
    └── vegetative-blend.json

Step 2: Add Soil Analysis

Navigate to your project and add your first soil analysis:

1. Click Add Analysis
2. Choose your input method:
   • Manual Entry: Enter values from your lab report
   • Import: Upload a CSV or PDF from supported labs
3. Fill in the required fields:
   • pH
   • EC (mS/cm)
   • Macronutrient levels (N, P, K)
   • Any available micronutrients
4. Click Save Analysis

Tip: Label your analyses with dates and zones for easy tracking.

Step 3: Select Target Profile

Choose the nutrient target for your crop:

1. Go to Recipes → New Recipe
2. Select a pre-built profile or create custom
3. Adjust for growth stage if needed

Step 4: Generate Recipe

With your analysis and target profile selected:

1. Click Calculate Recipe
2. Review the recommended fertilizer amounts
3. Adjust based on available products
4. Save or export your recipe

Next Steps

• Learn about Water Quality adjustments
• Explore Advanced Calculations

Congratulations! You’ve created your first Hydrogene recipe.