Can I Sell 600KG Calamansi In Davao?

[@KumanderDaot]

Thanks for all of the comments! As this is a first harvest I am happy to just get all the fruit harvested and sold and not at a loss at the lowest price of the year! It is of course a work in progress and will not be perfect. There is still lots to learn. Actually, we could have sold to a buyer for 150/sack, but then my expenses were almost that for the harvester, packer and sack, plus diesel. So we decided to learn on the job instead and it worked out. Now we have a lot more idea and experience for the future. BTW... Juice/concentrate/export is a great idea... Just needs permits and FDA registration and so on which takes time... Not possible for a first harvest or while volume is much lower and irregular than it will be at full production levels...

[@Williameverett-m3n]

600kg is nothing very fast to dispose of. I grow vegetables in Negros and all you do is drive and stop at every market along the way headed north I get rid of 3-5 metric tons of vegetables twice a week.

[@veronicasulit]

At the davao airport cargo,they can help you get the name of the consignee in Cebu,I always almost see them shipping almost everyday.something to ponder on 😊

[@KumanderDaot]

@@veronicasulit ah perfect, I will try this 🙂 didn't realise they airfreight it!

[@edr_tv]

❤❤❤

[@Mancanmakeit]

Super Apir

[@MrTabo2023]

You need a business plan. There is a saying that goes " people do not plan to fail...rather they fail to plan". You're a good person KD. You deserve all the success in the world. The path to that success is a sound business plan. Good luck and may God be with you.

[@KumanderDaot]

I have something of a plan already... I'm just learning more about the market from these first harvests so I can be sure that the plan will work 🙂

[@virgilioangtimonel7625]

@@KumanderDaotjust learning huh 😊

[@KumanderDaot]

@@virgilioangtimonel7625 got to learn before you can make sure plans, and experience is the best teacher 🙂

[@veronicasulit]

@@KumanderDaoti know you have good contacts in Cebu,if you reach your harvest the next time to more than a ton,its better to send it there,you use a truck consolidator to transport it,it’ll pay a very very good price

[@KumanderDaot]

@@veronicasulit Cebu is a very good market but needs regular volume 🙂

[@gg_Javier]

🫒 What a great 1st harvest, KumanderD!! This video shows an UPBEAT vibe and PROMISING business for your Calamansi farm. 🍸Luv seeing Niehl and Lily with you too. 10:05 Nice to see JERAMI again. Those Portuguese dishes in his resto were mouth-watering. What a CREATIVE guy! And that cocktail drink should have a special name -- with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Bottomline: We're EXCITED for you and family, KD!! All the best ... 🫡

[@h34dbug92]

You're actually doing it right. In your "suroy2x", you'll eventually know people. Prospects. Buyers. Just continue. Don't falter. You'll eventually get there. Soon enough people will ask for your contacts. The road ahead maybe wonky, but its a clear path. Onwards KD! Don't you ever lose hope!

[@albertreyes3024]

You worked so hard Anselm. From your fishfond days to vlogging and calamansi farming. And now you're starting to reap the fruits of your labor. You've come a long way. So proud of you.

[@toshikomidorirussianblue]

Congrats for your first Kalamansi harvest❣️ As pinoy living overseas, we all love to search anything KALAMANSI and if you market it well especially ORGANIC LABELLED 100% fruit ingredient glass bottled. EXTRACT EVERYTHING NOTHING GO TO WASTE means extracting the WHOLE FRUIT (peels/seeds included) as a concentrated extract organic kalamansi, YOU'RE IN for more greatness! Broader markets and product lasts longer to consume. Seriously! 🎉

[@temujinkhan6326]

let's give the man recognition for his great dishes. The food looks really good

[@BongAlMisOr]

Making more than break even when prices are the lowest is already great. And it is your 1st harvest! More blessings coming your way, KD. Amping kanunay Bai!

[@MarissaEstrada-ly9iq]

Humbling beginning business experience. I'm humbled by your patience and perseverance in being a traveler to a businessman and family man! Best wishes moving on!

[@travelingkakabsat]

Great job,Anselm! Keep positive and I hope you keep finding the right connections!

[@kabungahan453]

KD, try selling your kalamansi to corporate consumers such as restos and juice producers.

[@KumanderDaot]

@@kabungahan453 restos are good! Juice producers are harder to find/contact though, but I would love to link up!

[@bekwang53586]

just try selling it to them but i m warning u they are good only if therrs scarcity of kalamansi if there r plenty of supply they are barat that d woes of kalamansi farm

[@richardnate]

​@@bekwang53586law of supply and demand

[@King-2077]

@@bekwang53586it’s still better to sell directly to them rather than middle men or resellers. His margin of profit will still be bigger during seasons when the price is at lowest compared to when he tries to sell it to resellers, these resellers also need to profit so they will need to buy his calamansi lower than the market price of it.

[@teresitacampagna4960]

We're excited with your first calamansi harvest. Best of luck on your new business venture. Wishing you success in your future harvests.

[@AnnieReb1228]

dont you know that calamansi is so expensive in Sta. Rosa Laguna or in Nuvali. Last year when I visited Philippines 1 kalamansi was worth 1 peso.. it was so expensive!!! so kumander Daot, if you can find distributor.. you have a gold mine in kalamansi business. you also have an option when you have an over supply.. pack your kalamansi into sachet... for retail selling in store. Here in US we freeze it. or go into export of calamansi in small sachet. Good luck!!! your a good man.

[@ziggarillo]

The reason it's so expensive, is the cost of transportation.

[@JohnSmith-gj8fd]

Being a farmer is tough business - you do the best that you can. Wishing you all successes Kumander.

[@melodyr7512]

Congratulations! I love how Lily gets to see how dedicated and hardworking the parents are! Best example!

[@christopherturco650]

And it's beautiful to see how she wants to help.

[@lauraholt69]

it's called multiple middlemen and that's what makes the price increase tremendously when there are many middlemen between farmers and the market. Good job to you! Your calamansi are huge!

[@robdeveyra]

You are our favorite Vlogger. Thanks, keep it up, you’re doing great!

[@Mancanmakeit]

Lovely to see daddy and daughter. KD is a dad and a very happy dad. Congrats to you KD from me. Your channel is really growing, pun intended. When you were sampling your juice with the foods, totally amazing. I know that you are proud of your calamansi fruits and you should be. Will you add special fertilizer to each plant, like your own compost brew? When i was growing i hooked up to specialty restaurants etc and they became my source to sell directly. More work but i got a higher price and a constant customer.

[@KumanderDaot]

I'm using natural/organic fertilizer... I'm sure I'll slowly develop one of my own, but for now I'm just trying out a few that are in the market already.

[@manwithmountain]

Not bad Kumander, for the first harvest. Break even would have already been ok since its the first time. It will get better as you go along. Congratulations!

[@jansSundews]

KD I have 2 hectare kalamansian. In one hectare, I deliver like 550-1,000+ kilograms of kalamansi every week (depende sa panahon good season) to my customers (suki). In harvesting I paid 50 pesos / per buriki (sack) we have 22-23kg/sack. The harvester will bring the lemon(kalamansi) beside the road ready for pick up. So my total expenses per buriki will be: 1. 50 pesos for harvesting (every Saturdays or Sundays) my harvesters are just one family (father, mother, 2 siblings age 19 &21 years old) they will earn 1,200 to 2,500 pesos every Saturday or Sunday only(depende sa kugi). They starts at 5am- 8am rest during sunny season resume at 4pm- 6pm for 23-50 sacks a day. I give them a monthly allowance of 7k for maintenance, weeding and bantay. Every Monday I deliver. 2. 22 pesos for transportation (1peso/kg from farm to market). 3. Supervision charges 1k pesos for my food and snacks. In one sack( 24:19 my total expenses will be 72-80 pesos only. Now if your suki( customer) will buy it 15-30 pesos per kilogram you multiply it to 22kg. For current price of 20 per kilo here. That should be 20x22= 440pesos/sacks. Less expenses 440- 75(middle/ normal expenses) you can earn 365pesos/buriki. Now you can less that to your 1. hectare maintenance. 1. Abono/watering during dry seasons 2. bantay/farm personnel 3. Weeders (dampas 1sq. Meter per tree(puno) 4. Medicines like pesticides and grass control. 5. Personal Gasoline/food and supplies. You can easily earn 8k/week or earn monthly of 30-45k per hectare in lemonan farm. Might be easy 50-70k/hectare during pick time. During December 75-100peos/kg here in our place.

[@KumanderDaot]

Thanks for this! Your expenses are a bit lower than mine because the harvester is much cheaper there (50 vs. minimum 80 here, maximum is 120-150) but it's good to know that 500-1000 kg per week is possible eventually from 2 hectares 🙂 I was working off minimum 120 per sack expenses when you factor in supervision, packers, and without transport yet

[@jansSundews]

@KumanderDaot Yes. I also forget to put the price of the sack or buriki. My kalamansian is located in a flat land( formerly intended for rice fields) So maybe my harvest is higher than yours since I have easy access to water. My problem will be how to drain it to avoid root damage during heavy rains. I intended to have a family per hectare for maintenance besides harvesting and collecting kalamansi they can also earn from me for weeding and some projects. They usually use their weekend for other works, like the father and his older son who work as masons in construction from Monday to friday. The younger sibling is a student. The other family is a bit younger so they share their neighbors 2 people each picking time. I intended to have them both for healthy competition so they will take good care of the trees for a good harvest. Idk how much per kilo in your place but here in our place is very much competitive since we have many kalamansi plantations here.

[@KumanderDaot]

@jansSundews our price is 7-10 pesos per kilo farmgate right now, but it can go to 60-80 in season. There's also lots of farms! My trees are still 2 years old so 600kg from 4 hectares isn't too bad... We have a lot of water here, and thankfully well drained 🙂 the ones I planted at the bottom don't do so well. I also have one family who takes care of everything 🙂

[@moondustgirl2132]

I can relate with taking things one step at a time as you're still learning the ropes, with marketing this time. I too have embarked on something new just last year and still in the learning stage. Have to focus on current tasks before I think of the next one, though I of course already have a general plan in my brain. Anyway, may your next harvest bring more profit! 💰

[@TheLilacBloom]

Kalamansi and ginger on honey pls🙏🙏 Looking forward to the products u will create in the future. Maybe you can partner with your chef friend to create a product and sell it to the masses?😁🥰 All the best, kumander daot!

[@bhengpusta1480]

Hello Kumander, you can also use you page in selling your calamansi, before harvest to post it, for those are interested to contact you and your wife, then contact your some of your friends who own a resto, or contact some stall owner in public market, so from their you start harvesting your calamsi, any way is your first harvest, your will learn some ideas along the way as your calamansi will full blast. Good luck Kumader D and Wife and Baby girl Lily ❤❤❤

[@dumbmutts.7758]

I lived in HK for many years and would visit Macau regularly, the Portugese food there is fabulous. Will check out this restaurant when I'm back in February. Lily looks so much like her mum. Good luck with the farming.

[@virgo58-c2]

Hi KD what’s up, just keep on doing what you’re doing and you’ll be successful in the long run “NO” such thing as perfect in life and I think you can do it, good luck with your journey!!

[@emzdizturkz]

💚👍🙏Awesome! You are helping yourself, the family and the community!!! Just Fantastic!!! A great way to give back. GOD BLESS ALWAYS💚👍🙏

[@PaxAvila]

Proud of you, KD! 🎉

[@rydgon]

I’m looking forward to your business Grow! Keep it up! You inspire me thank you! ❤

[@fayetravels5403]

That resto foods looks divine! Need to try it when I get to davao!

[@AlfredoRamos-ko3tx]

Congratulations kumander Daot,just keep going forward,God bless you and your family always, with love from Iligan City here in Mindanao ❤❤❤

[@edwindelfin6793]

This is brilliant.. kulas did very well showing the life of common filipinos., This is another brilliant way. Show them how a common filipino farmers life

[@Okx08]

i think you have to talk to seller at the market and make connections before harvesting so it will be easy for you to dispose your goods!not just one seller but if you could talk many as possible to compare prices which is the highest price!! connections is the key for business!

[@Okx08]

im the first commenter alright LFG!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@KumanderDaot]

From what the market sellers told me... They have a supplier and they won't just buy from anyone.

[@roweljayabesta7314]

@@KumanderDaotyou should go and try to talk to the restaurant owners and juice makers kumander.

[@Okx08]

@@KumanderDaot well that's how it works on business some sellers have a suki supplier and sometimes suppliers do some monopoly by supplying everyone but you can't blame the seller for that they have the fear if they got a steady supply from a newcomer that's is why they will always choose of what they relied for so long! but keep it up kumander you can find your own suki seller that patronage your calamansi!

[@KumanderDaot]

@@Okx08 yes that's why! They want steady supply and that takes time to establish.

[@BarrioRunner]

Great first harvest. I agree with a comment to try and sell to restaurants, maybe hotels that have places to eat. Your daughter is such a great help.

[@lindaestevez6414]

Kumander,good job in your bus. Good luck be strong and healthy

[@Ape_31]

I hope more Filipinos can invest in agriculture like rice, vegetables,fruits because it can make you rich

[@lzlsanatomy]

Agree. What is needed is smarter technology like Angie King's tower farm operations. They harvest more with less space. They can also demand premium price for organically grown produce.

[@kelvindilla6619]

Except rice.. don't invest in rice farming

[@vhanz5438]

idol kaayu oi.. bilib salute.. lahi ra sa uban nka focus sa vlogging.. ika wnagvlog pero nagnegusyo..sulit.. praying for your successsss..pdayon lng bahalag mga daot.hahahha.. goodluck sa mga next harvest kumander.

[@ronaldbilaoen8490]

mahirap na lisod jud mag farmer na negosyante kumader 😊laban lang jud sama sa kaisog sa aslum sa kalamansi

[@daneurope9167]

kumander daot..needs lots of luck in the philippines..lots of fatigue little profit..unlike in first world countries..your time is really paid well when you work..

[@adonessiena7282]

Yes the time will come..keep going KD

[@xiannekyl]

Keep up the excellent work you are special and you will succeed God bless you and your family. Love your vlogs here from a suburb of Chicago 😘👍🙏

[@julidev1445]

Beautiful family KD. and you are an accomplished farmer. Wow!!

[@brianalu9730]

Well done Mate, the big thing is you start somewhere and work on the cons and pros, strength and it's weakness. Understanding times are tough but you will get through Mate 🙏🏾👍🏾

[@MarioLopez-ob5rv]

I really like your vlog and perseverance mabuhay I wish I'm in Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤😂

[@phantomflanflinger8675]

I've really enjoyed your recent videos back at home, I think all the travelling took a toll on you. If I was 20 years younger you & I could be pals, but it would be dangerous as I am as daot as you, or more.

[@EdoBudim]

Good luck 🤞 Hope you are successful 🍀

[@b-lopez394]

Greetings KD! I would say it's a good start. The Calamansi trees still there for the next harvest not like the fish pond. Maybe start a Bar and Grill specializing in Calamansi drinks and non-alcoholic drinks. Maybe ask Kulas to help you finance it. Keep grinding and vlogging. Eventually you'll get there.

[@jackibardolaza6816]

Wow! Those food is mouth watering! I can tell that the restaurant does a good and delicious dish!!!

[@RealSpitz123]

This is a great progress. Congratulations 🥳

[@sebiopasmado2474]

More success to your businesses, Kumander Daot!

[@rlescanilla7810]

Ganyan talaga Sir, depende sa market price, sa palay madalas talo kami dahil sa presyo na ganyan, Sana matapat ka mataas ang price

[@Del-Lebo]

Calamansi is the best juice to marinate with!!! Bitter/sour/Seville orange is also tops. Kinilaw and ceviche for days!!!! yummy! You Go Kumander!!!! Awesome!!!

[@will_274]

Best way to learn is just do it. You’ve done very well. All the best.

[@Lynbrieofficial]

This guy is an opportunist. Keep going 💪

[@civtegrar]

Hey buddy, when you were squeezing the calamansi. By any chance that you’ve soaked it with a warm water first? If you did that’s awesome. If not, you know you can get more juice out of a single citrus fruit.

[@Frank_susep]

I love Calamansi juice, a great indigenous fruit of the Philippines. I think its great that you bring a lot of economic opportunity not only to yourself and your family but to everyone else down the food chain who buys your product. Nice work.

[@BraddaKrev]

U ever try selling it to the restaurants u be eating at ? Got to make friendships with those businesses

[@bluesnowconeplays5362]

Wow. the word is "pagpupursigi". Congratulations more fruits to come.

[@randomradzz]

kumander gin + calamansi masarap hahaha edit: i hope you read this but the last guy that bought the calamansi is smart. he gets to buy an amazing calamansi and you also promoted his business. honestly i think you could easily sell those calamansi once people realize the power of vlogs and how much audience you have. because your friends business will forever be in the internet = free marketing for him and also as your subscribers/followers on your platform grow more people will see it. plus it would be a good content. i hope in the future they will pay premium/kilo with your calamansi because of the marketing that comes along with it.

[@KumanderDaot]

Yessssss to gin haha

[@nakngtikbalang]

great job sir!

[@BoholanaChimixVlog]

Fullwatched sir KD sooner mka learn ra gyud kamo sa pasikot-sikot sa calamansi business venture ninyo. You are maayong tao,am sure Dili buot ang kahigayunan nga ma alkansi ka pirmi. Learning process sa calamansi farming ninyo. Best of everything ug kudos sa imong supportive wifey para sa kaayohan sa inyong pamilya. More blessings 🙏

[@BoholanaChimixVlog]

Pwede pud e post nimo sa fb page nimo sir KD then mag share lng kami na imong mga followers ug subscribers(promote thru sharing sa post nimo)

[@KumanderDaot]

Mag post ko sa akong FB karon... Nagwala akong kontrol ana karon

[@yourlifeyourrules2732]

I love how every one helps in their own little way

[@nolidiaz1962]

The Quality of your Calamansi kumander is pretty good. Using your connection you can directly sell and supplies in restaurant directly instead of sa Palengke.

[@fayetravels5403]

Yes, kalamansi is much better to use for marinating than lemon....Even for a juice I loved kalamansi!

[@clintwilliams5512]

In Australia they put citrus into cool storage until the price and markets are more favourable

[@RDLACHICA]

Go go go, KD! I KNOW YOUR BIZ WILL PICK UP SOON. Good luck!

[@RB-mr6cr]

Maybe you should squeeze it and get international buyers overseas that sell in Asian supermarkets. I just bought Filipino vinegar, first time trying and love it as it tastes with a hint of salt

[@narcisojunior]

turn it to syrup by adding sugar, put in bottles, sell as calamansi concentrate

[@rodsvlog.tv6270]

Wow very good business kumander daot Im watching you while you harvesting kalamansi and very proud also because your supportive family is there specially your very cute daughter ❤❤❤❤

[@CastorKyzia]

Komander dito sa amin sa candon ilocos sur,75pitot per kilo ang pasa sa aming nagtitinda rin

[@celiniadicen6711]

Congratulations! That's good business! Calamansi is so expensive here in Luzon!

[@lizman2378]

I suggest that you process the calamansi into calamansi juice concentrate, calamansi ready to drink juice, and calamansi concentrate for flavoring.

[@KumanderDaot]

@@lizman2378 this is a future plan 🙂

[@Nosyaj6053]

anyway., u cant go wrong on kalamansi business..more power KD and best regards to the whole family😊

[@rebeccaj]

Great to see how well you've done! Even better to see your little helper getting involved too, Lily did great...even if she doesn't like calamansi 😂 That food! 😋😋😋 It all looks delicious 😋

[@jdive12]

Interesting that both you & your restaurateur friend made a marinated chicken recipe in this video. I wonder which one’s more tasty🤔 lol! It would be great to have a Portuguese resto here in Pangasinan, too! Good job on the calamansi farm & sales, man!😊

[@KumanderDaot]

@@jdive12 definitely his! 😁 All the best in Pangasinan! Hope to be back up there soon!

[@badlieutenantzaidyeoj]

I'm the 5th commenter, goodluck Kumander!

[@yani1305]

@kumander pede nyu gawin kalamansi juice in a bottle yan pede nyu din yan i business or kahit ng misis mo ask help and info sa DTI

[@JamesAlonsabe-x1n]

Glad to see your wife and your daughter, Lily!

[@JorgeTheChosen]

That bagel spot is my absolute favorite spot. The smoked salmon is really good.

[@emiliahellstrom3869]

Hello kumander D. Find a buyer as contact before u harvest. U just deliver ur harvested calamsi then.😊

[@Magsasakaako]

The price will improve again.. I think this month of april to july the price will be a good price 😊😊😊

[@aidalegaspi7956]

Please mention the restaurant the food looks delicious so hard to find a Portuguese restaurant.I miss Nandos.i wish you success in your kalamansi project.

[@KumanderDaot]

Link is in the description 🙂 this is better than Nandos!

[@dagearysactivity2889]

Good harvest, good job I think calamansi is easy to maintain than the fishpond. Watching here in Toronto Canada..

[@judylabrador4637]

Good

[@rickb7225]

KD, you're right about it being a good marinade, check some Greek recipes, in Greece lemons are so plentiful that they use with fish, meat, soups and all sorts, calamari would work same.

[@arji08]

Thank you for sharing with us the hard work you have put into your start up. Success will come. How does calamansi do in cold storage? Could be something to consider, storage for better pricing. Remember your channel is a great marketing tool. Great work KD!! Wishing you the best 👏🏼👍🏼🙏🏼

[@jennabrila4029]

i just love your positive vibe, keep inspiring kd :)

[@evildisaster8149]

Congrats...

[@vladerx]

Good luck on the next harvest!

[@henryyu4987]

Maybe, in the future. You can consider processing your calmansi by converting it into calamansi puree for juice. If it is a hit, your harvest will surely be not enough.

[@adrian1229]

thats sooorivh in Vitamin C...calamansi is very healthy drink....

[@Daxxpromax]

dude, there is some calamansi juice manufacturer somewhere in zamboanga and gensan. you should made contact to them.

[@Doflaminguard]

I think you might want to export. Calamansi is abundant enough for locals and its rare for foreign countries.

[@mikec4815]

You are making us so hungry. We are in Butuan at the moment. Too bad we don’t have time to try this restaurant in Davao😢

[@terranceyeo3087]

all your seeds plant them in pots and sell the plants will it freeze in ice cubes sell in bags to add to drinks

[@justhappenedtowalkby3709]

Here in Hong Kong, that is 5$ per piece at Vietnamese shop. Cheapest is 3 for $10

[@RC-Jr]

I live in Nabunturan now, people go to Davao and Tagum because it's cheaper. Try selling it in Nabunturan.

[@KumanderDaot]

That's interesting, because there are a couple of farms in Nabunturan and Monkayo...

[@RC-Jr]

@@KumanderDaot don't forget we're also close to Maragusan and New Bataan, but for some reason it's more expensive here in Nabunturan. My cousin and other family members who owns a karenderya goes to Tagum every Saturday to shop for provision. From what I hear, the farmers goes straight to Davao and Tagum to sell in bulk, they don't go to Nabunturan at all, hence the higher prices.

[@eveymarqbin4849]

Look for distribution center where vegetables/calamansi is being delivered you should be member first.

[@robertbaker6357]

I know that house @00:52. I have passed that many times on the way to and from Laak.

[@jadesorono6694]

My good brother there is no waist if you think about it just put some ideas for marketing like health juice dishwasher soap hand soap body soap door to door introducing your lemon production and many more

[@jinggeorpames3273]

First venture, first experience...lot to considered. Goodluck 🤝🤝🤝👍👍👍

[@theguy2091]

They are selling that for £7 for 12 pieces here in the UK. Wish you can supply that here. So hard to get and a necessity on our food.

[@bluewolf4789]

Oh that would be harvested in its lime like form for longer lifespan.

[@DallasCarr-1]

Wow! Good price

[@tyremango]

We have calamansi free as we have some on our farm (my Filipina wife and I bought a 3 hectare farm to grow rice here in Isabela province) I am originally from St Helens in the UK. Thanks for the videos as always mate.