Field Studies

Field Studies in Thailand

A Garden Tells a Story of the Future

Vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, and orchids were tested under tropical conditions at a temple complex in northeastern Thailand. The original soil was barren and acidic—but our custom-blended soil mixtures, made with sand, coconut fiber, lime, and cow manure, created a fertile foundation for the field trial.

Using Pemasept BIO as a preventive plant protection measure and Pemadan for perimeter areas and after rainfall, the plants exhibited vigorous growth, tasty fruit, and flawless blossoms—free of chemical residues.
The combination of both products enabled 100% organic cultivation with an impressive harvest and delighted the local community.

This opens up new prospects for sustainable crop cultivation in Thailand.

The experiment was conducted under various conditions: indoors in a greenhouse (tunnel), outdoors in regular garden beds, with careful watering in the morning and evening. The first seedlings sprouted slowly, but the effects soon became apparent. Vegetables grew vigorously and tasted great, orchids opened their blooms, and fruit trees developed healthily. Only the tomatoes suffered from the heat, and flowers bloomed somewhat less abundantly due to seasonal factors—but the overall results were overwhelmingly positive.

The harvest yielded flawless produce, free of blemishes or traces of chemicals, and the local people—long-established rice farmers—marveled at its quality and beauty. What began as an experiment turned into a lesson: With the right combination of knowledge, technology, and a connection to nature, 100% organic farming is possible even here in the tropics.

In the end, the conclusion was clear: This method opens up a new future for local crop cultivation in Thailand—one that is healthy, sustainable, and full of promise.

Background

Global

• 60% of insect species in Switzerland are endangered – a cause for concern; globally, insect decline is estimated at 40%.
• Pesticides kill organisms on a large scale, threatening pollination and soil fertility.
• Without insects, the ecosystem is severely endangered, and the extinction of all living beings – including humans – is inevitable.

Thailand

• Very high use of agrochemicals → one of the “most poisoned” countries.
• Naresuan University detects highly toxic pesticides in the northeast.
• Pesticides in food, including in school cafeterias.
• A cause for alarm among farmers and the general population.

Technology

• PEMA Innotech develops water-soluble surfactant technology that makes active ingredients miscible with water without the need for additional excipients.
• Targeted, efficient, and sustainable pest control without highly toxic additives.

Project targets

• Plant protection using low-toxicity insecticides.
• Garden hygiene using organic insecticides.
• Vigorous plant growth and healthy food.
• Prospects for local crop cultivation.
• Documentation of all processes (product applications, climatic conditions, irrigation and care, photos, tables)
• Application and procedure instructions for PEMA insecticides

Field trials

Location:

• Isaan, northeastern Thailand, tropical climate zone, test gardens on temple grounds.

Soil:

• loamy, low in nutrients, acidic
• improved with optimized soil mixtures containing sand, coconut fiber, lime, and cow manure.

Care:

• Hand watering in the morning and evening; manual garden maintenance.

Test series::

• Vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, orchids.
• Indoor (greenhouse) and outdoor (garden beds).

Time period::

• 9. Januar – 16. Juni 2021.

Results

Plant Growth

• Vegetables, fruit trees, and orchids are healthy and free of insect infestations.
• Flowers are limited until they bloom (depending on the season).

Harvest Seasons

• Vegetables are coming in as expected, though planting is slightly delayed.
• Tomatoes have not ripened due to the heat.
• Fruit trees do not bear fruit until about a year later.

Quality

• Vegetables that are robust, flavorful, and flawless.
• Flowers and orchids with beautiful blooms.
• Combined use of Pemasept BIO (preventative) and Pemadan (edge zones, after rain) → 100% flawless organic cultivation.

Practical Relevance

• Pemasept BIO: Preventive plant protection against soft-bodied insects.
• Visible fertilizing effect.
• Pemadan: Protection after rainy periods and in peripheral areas.
• Combination: Guarantees garden hygiene, comprehensive plant protection, and healthy food.
• Outlook: New opportunities for the future of local crop cultivation in Thailand.
• Acceptance: Enthusiasm among the local population regarding quality and abundant blooms.

Happy faces with beautiful products from the successful field trial