Katanim

Katanim Katanim - Growing a Sustainable Future

Led by Marvin Baeza, Katanim promotes Hydroponics and sustainable farming in the Philippines. Love Love
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Using KISS PLUS, we empower communities to grow crops year-round for food security and livelihoods. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7H_XxAqkL90QtdsEaVYF2w

HELLO MGA KATANIM SA MINDANAO! Planning to visit Iligan City, Cagayan de Oro, and different areas of Bukidnon soon.Gusto...
02/09/2026

HELLO MGA KATANIM SA MINDANAO!

Planning to visit Iligan City, Cagayan de Oro, and different areas of Bukidnon soon.

Gusto ko sanang ma-meet personally ang ating mga Katanim growers, hydroponics growers, farmers, at mga gumagamit ng Katanim products sa mga lugar na ito.

Habang ginagawa natin ang travel itinerary, gusto kong malaman kung saan kayo located para maisama natin ang inyong area sa possible route.
📍 ILIGAN
📍 CAGAYAN DE ORO
📍 BUKIDNON – Malaybalay, Valencia, Maramag, and nearby areas

Kung nasa mga lugar na ito kayo at gusto ninyo tayong magkita, PM/message na lang po sa akin sa Marvin Baeza with:
Name:
Farm/Business Name:
Location / Municipality:
Contact Number:
Ano ang tanim / growing system:

Ilista natin lahat at gagawa tayo ng maayos na itinerary para mas marami tayong mabisita at makausap na Katanim growers along the way.

See you soon, mga Katanim sa Mindanao!

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LAST 30 SLOTS NA LANG, MGA KATANIM! GAWIN NATIN TRUNCHEON ANG OLMETIE MO! Buy 2 tubs of Olmetie RZ and get 1 raffle entr...
31/08/2026

LAST 30 SLOTS NA LANG, MGA KATANIM!

GAWIN NATIN TRUNCHEON ANG OLMETIE MO!

Buy 2 tubs of Olmetie RZ and get 1 raffle entry for a chance to win 1 of 3 Bluelab Truncheons!
✅ ₱1,850 per tub
✅ 2 tubs = ₱3,700
✅ 1 raffle entry per 2 tubs purchased
✅ Buy more = more chances to win

🏆 3 WINNERS — 1 Bluelab Truncheon each!

⚠️ 30 raffle entries remaining na lang! Kapag naubos ang slots, closed na ang promo.

📩 DIRECT ORDER ONLY
Message Marvin Baeza to reserve your tubs and raffle entry.
Huwag nang maghintay, Katanim—baka ang susunod mong Olmetie ay maging Truncheon!

Grow Smart. Grow Strong. Grow Together.

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KATANIM BIO-FLORAL — BE PROACTIVE, NOT REACTIVE! Mga Katanim, huwag nating hintayin na maging heavy infestation bago tay...
28/08/2026

KATANIM BIO-FLORAL — BE PROACTIVE, NOT REACTIVE!

Mga Katanim, huwag nating hintayin na maging heavy infestation bago tayo kumilos. Ang magandang pest management ay nagsisimula sa regular monitoring at preventive maintenance.

Bio-Floral is our maintenance insect spray designed to help lessen our dependence on stronger chemical rescue sprays. Mahalaga ito lalo na sa leafy vegetables tulad ng lettuce na kinakain natin nang hilaw—kaya bilang growers, dapat palaging kasama sa priority natin ang food safety at responsible spraying.

🌙 Always spray at night.

For maintenance: 2 mL per 1 L of water, once or twice a week.

Kapag proactive tayo, mas maaga nating nasusuppress ang pest pressure bago pa ito lumala. Chemical rescue sprays should be reserved for situations where infestation has already reached a level that requires stronger intervention.

Our goal is not simply to kill insects. Our goal is to grow healthy crops while reducing unnecessary chemical footprints on the food we produce.

Grow responsibly. Monitor regularly. Spray wisely.

Prevention is always better than rescue.

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KATANIM RAFFLE UPDATE! ONLY 50 SLOTS LEFT! Mga Katanim, malapit na tayong mapuno! Buy 2 tubs of Olmetie RZ for only ₱3,7...
25/08/2026

KATANIM RAFFLE UPDATE! ONLY 50 SLOTS LEFT!

Mga Katanim, malapit na tayong mapuno!

Buy 2 tubs of Olmetie RZ for only ₱3,700 and get 1 raffle entry for a chance to win 1 of 3 Bluelab Truncheons!

🏆 3 WINNERS
💙 1 BLUELAB TRUNCHEON EACH

✅ ₱1,850 per tub
✅ 1 raffle entry for every 2 tubs purchased
✅ Buy more = more raffle entries
✅ Direct orders only
✅ Not valid for Shopee/Lazada

50 SLOTS NA LANG, MGA KATANIM!
Huwag nang magpahuli—secure your raffle entry habang may available slots pa.

📩 Message Marvin Baeza now to order.

Grow Smart. Grow Strong. Grow Together.

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KATANIM BOX NOW AVAILABLE IN IROSIN, SORSOGON! Gusto mong magsimula ng sariling hydroponic garden sa bahay? Mas madali n...
25/08/2026

KATANIM BOX NOW AVAILABLE IN IROSIN, SORSOGON!

Gusto mong magsimula ng sariling hydroponic garden sa bahay? Mas madali na!

✅ KATANIM BOX – 8-Hole Hydro Grow Box
✅ Manufactured by Mega Packaging Corporation
✅ Perfect for lettuce, kangkong and other leafy vegetables
✅ Ideal for balconies, backyards and small spaces
✅ Simple, clean and beginner-friendly

🔥 ONLY ₱220!

📍 Available at EV Hapin Enterprises
Irosin, Sorsogon

Perfect din para sa mga malalapit mula sa Bulan, Matnog, Juban, Casiguran at Sta. Magdalena!

Hindi kailangan ng malaking lupa para makapagtanim.

Start small. Grow your own food. Start growing today!

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20/08/2026

Mga Katanim,


Throwback to a time when I was still part of a different nutrient solution journey.. Marami na rin tayong pinagdaanan, maraming natutunan, at higit sa lahat, marami ring taong nabigyan natin ng tulong sa abot ng ating makakaya.

Sa buhay, tumulong tayo nang walang hinihinging kapalit—kahit utang na loob. Hindi natin kailangang bilangin kung sino ang nakaalala, sino ang bumalik, o sino ang nakalimot.

Ang mahalaga, sa isang bahagi ng kanilang buhay, naging blessing tayo.

Bilang Katanim, hindi natin dapat hinihingi sa isang tao na habambuhay niyang tanawin bilang utang na loob ang kabutihang ginawa natin para sa kanya. Ang tunay na pagtulong ay ibinibigay nang bukal sa puso, hindi para magkaroon tayo ng kapalit sa hinaharap.

Kaya sa mga taong minsan nating natulungan, thankful tayo na nabigyan tayo ng pagkakataong makatulong. At pagkatapos noon, patuloy lang tayong tumingin sa unahan.

May mga taong makakaalala. May mga taong makakalimot. Pero hindi dapat doon nakabase ang dahilan kung bakit tayo gumagawa ng mabuti.

Be thankful. Keep moving forward. And always be a blessing to others.

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CHERRY TOMATO UPDATE — DAY 9 OF CONSECUTIVE RAINThis is already our 9th straight day of rain, yet our cherry tomatoes in...
14/08/2026

CHERRY TOMATO UPDATE — DAY 9 OF CONSECUTIVE RAIN

This is already our 9th straight day of rain, yet our cherry tomatoes in the rooftop greenhouse are still actively growing. 🌱

Rainy weather brings several challenges for tomato production:

- lower light intensity
- high humidity
- slower transpiration
- higher risk of fungal pressure
- more vegetative growth if not managed properly

That is why tomato growing is not just about feeding the plants. It is about managing the whole system.

With the Katanim Protocol for Cherry Tomato, we focus on these key principles:

✅ Balanced root feeding with KISS PLUS
We maintain proper nutrition to support steady growth even during cloudy and wet conditions.

✅ Strong root development
Using Bio-Initiate helps the plant build an active and healthy root system early.

✅ Root-zone protection
During rainy days, the risk of stress and disease becomes higher, so Bio-Defense helps protect the root zone and support seedling and plant stability.

✅ Proper pruning and sucker management
Tomatoes naturally produce side shoots or suckers in the leaf axils. These should be managed properly to improve airflow, reduce excess canopy, and direct the plant’s energy toward productive growth.

✅ Protected cultivation
A good greenhouse setup helps reduce direct weather stress and gives the grower better control over the environment.

Our lesson here is simple:

When the weather becomes difficult, plant health depends on preparation.
Strong roots, proper nutrition, protection, and pruning all work together.

Even on the 9th consecutive day of rain, our cherry tomatoes continue to move forward under the Katanim Protocol.

Build the roots. Manage the canopy. Protect the crop.

That is the Katanim way.

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CHERRY TOMATO UPDATE — ROOFTOP FARMING WITH THE KATANIM PROTOCOLNine consecutive days of rain, cloudy skies, high humidi...
14/08/2026

CHERRY TOMATO UPDATE — ROOFTOP FARMING WITH THE KATANIM PROTOCOL

Nine consecutive days of rain, cloudy skies, high humidity—and our cherry tomatoes on the rooftop are still pushing new growth. 🌱

One thing growers should watch closely is the small shoot growing between the main stem and the leaf petiole. This is called a sucker, axillary shoot, or side shoot.

For vertically trained cherry tomatoes, we regularly remove unnecessary suckers to help:

✅ Improve airflow around the plant
✅ Reduce excessive vegetative growth
✅ Direct more energy toward flowers and fruits
✅ Make the canopy easier to manage
✅ Reduce moisture buildup during rainy weather

But pruning alone is not enough.

During long periods of rain, tomatoes receive less sunlight and transpiration can decrease. This is why we focus heavily on maintaining a healthy root zone and balanced nutrition through the Katanim Protocol.

💧 KISS PLUS — balanced root feeding based on the required EC and pH
🌱 Bio-Initiate — supports early and continuous root development
🛡️ Bio-Defense — biological root-zone support, especially important during wet and humid conditions
✂️ Proper Pruning — keeps the tomato canopy manageable and well ventilated

Our principle is simple:

Don’t wait for the plant to become weak before taking action. Build strong roots, maintain proper nutrition, manage the canopy, and protect the plant from the beginning.

Even with 9 straight days of rain, we continue managing our cherry tomatoes toward a healthy, productive harvest.

Strong roots. Balanced nutrition. Proper management.

That is the Katanim Protocol.

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KNOW YOUR KATANIM PROTOCOL: PREVENT • PROTECT • RESCUEOne common mistake in growing is waiting until the plants are alre...
14/08/2026

KNOW YOUR KATANIM PROTOCOL: PREVENT • PROTECT • RESCUE

One common mistake in growing is waiting until the plants are already heavily attacked before taking action.

At Katanim, our approach is different:

BUILD PROTECTION WHILE THE PLANTS ARE STILL YOUNG.

🪰 BIO-FLORAL — PROACTIVE INSECT CONTROL

Bio-Floral is our regular bio-control for common greenhouse pests such as:

• Whiteflies
• Thrips
• Aphids
• Leaf miners
• Small caterpillars

We use Bio-Floral as weekly maintenance, especially for our leafy vegetables.

The goal is not to wait for a serious infestation. We use it proactively to help keep pest populations under control before they become a major problem.

🥊 BIO-KNOCKOUT — RESCUE DURING INFESTATION

Bio-Knockout is different.

This is NOT our regular maintenance spray.

Bio-Knockout is our rescue formula when pest pressure becomes difficult to control or when the greenhouse is already experiencing a significant infestation.

It is especially useful against stubborn pest populations, including caterpillars.

Our rescue protocol is generally:

3 consecutive night applications

The objective is to progressively knock down the pest population until the greenhouse becomes manageable again.

🌧️ BUT WHAT ABOUT BLACK SPOT AND FUNGAL PROBLEMS?

Bio-Floral and Bio-Knockout are primarily intended for INSECT CONTROL.

Fungal diseases are a different problem.

During rainy and highly humid conditions, fungal pressure can increase because fungal spores can spread and infect vulnerable plants.

That is where our defensive approach begins with:

🛡️ BIO-DEFENSE

Instead of waiting for root rot, damping-off, or fungal infection to appear, we start protecting the crop before sowing.

For cocopeat preparation:

👉 1 scoop Bio-Defense / 10 L water

Use the solution to wet the prepared cocopeat before sowing.
The cocopeat only needs to be properly moistened — it does not need to be soaked.

Then on around Day 4 after sowing, when we begin bottom drenching our seedlings, we use:

🌱 KISS PLUS
🛡️ Bio-Defense
💪 Bio-Initiate

For reservoir or Kratky use:

👉 Bio-Defense: 1 scoop / 20 L water

This allows beneficial Bacillus to begin establishing around the root zone early, helping support the plant's natural defense against root and fungal problems.

🌱 BIO-INITIATE — START WITH THE ROOTS

The performance of the plant starts with the roots.

Bio-Initiate is our peptide-based root-support formula used in the reservoir together with KISS PLUS and Bio-Defense.

👉 Bio-Initiate: 1 ml / 1 L water

Its role is to support faster and stronger root initiation during the critical seedling stage.

Healthy roots mean a stronger foundation for the entire crop.

✅ DON'T WAIT FOR THE PROBLEM. BUILD THE PLANT FIRST.

Protect while they are young.
Develop the roots early.
Manage insects proactively.
Build biological protection before fungal pressure becomes serious.

This is why we follow the KATANIM PROTOCOL.

Even during the rainy season, our goal is not simply to get one good harvest when conditions are favorable.

Our goal is:

🌱 REPEATABLE HARVEST
🌱 CONSISTENT QUALITY
🌱 ACHIEVABLE YIELD — SEASON AFTER SEASON

Watch our Katanim LIVE growing sessions and see how we apply the protocol in actual production.

Not just growing plants. We build them from the roots.

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06/08/2026

Harvesting Olmetie

Address

12 Chrysanthemum Street, Modesta Village Brgy Sto Nino San Mateo
Baras
1850

Telephone

+639951239044

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