Recycle Cocopeat the RIGHT Way | Why We Use Bacillus (Bio-Defense) NOT Peroxide

Recycling cocopeat is not just about cleaning. It’s about preparing your growing media for the next successful crop. In this video, we show our actual process inside Katanim: ✔ Drying used cocopeat (1–2 weeks) ✔ Removing old roots through sieving (bistay) ✔ Reintroducing beneficial microbes using Bio-Defense (Bacillus-based) ✔ Letting it populate before reuse No shortcuts. No guesswork. Just what works. 🌱 Why not Hydrogen Peroxide? Many growers use peroxide thinking it solves the problem. But here’s the truth: ❌ Peroxide is a “kill approach” – it wipes out microbes (good and bad) ❌ It does NOT rebuild the biology of your cocopeat ❌ After treatment, your media is still unstable 👉 In this video, we explain why we choose Bio-Defense (Bacillus) instead: ✔ Builds a living, protective microbial environment ✔ Helps suppress harmful pathogens ✔ Prepares cocopeat for stronger root development 🌿 Katanim Protocol (Simple Version) Dry used cocopeat (1–2 weeks) Sieve to remove old roots Prepare solution: 👉 1 scoop Bio-Defense per 20L water Moisten cocopeat (not soaking wet) Let Bacillus populate for 6–8 hours Ready for reuse ⚠️ Important Reminder Don’t wait for problems before acting. In hydroponics, prevention is always better than correction. 💡 This method is based on real use inside working systems— not theory, not hype. If you want consistent results, focus on: ✔ Clean process ✔ Correct biology ✔ Proper preparation 📩 Message Marvin Baeza to learn more about: ✔ Bio-Defense ✔ KISS PLUS Nutrient Solution ✔ Full Katanim growing protocols 🌱 Katanim Modern Agriculture We transform growers into agripreneurs through smart farming protocols, Filipino-made solutions, and real-world results. #LettuceLeadTheChange