What is Fosetyl-Al?

Aliette fungicide

Fosetil-Al, sold under the brand name Aliette

What is Fosetil Al? It is a very effective fungicidal substance against fungi that affect plants. It is not curative - at the moment there is no treatment that really cures crop diseases, especially when it is treated on time - but it does help a lot to gradually return to normal.

It is important to say that, like any phytosanitary product, it is necessary to follow exactly the indications that are specified on the packaging, both for the sake of the plants to be treated and for our own. Likewise, it is convenient to know their characteristics to make better use of them. So let's see what is Fosetil Al.

What is it?

As we anticipated, is an organophosphate compound that is used as a fungicide, that is, against fungi. Its active substance is ethylphosphonate, which has two routes of action:

  • Direct: blocks the sporulation of the fungus; that is, it prevents it from spreading through the rest of the plant.
  • Indirect: it stimulates the natural defenses of the plant so that it can fight against the disease.

Against which fungi is it effective?

The truth is that it can be used against the vast majority of fungi that affect plants, but it is used more in case of:

  • Mildew: it is a disease caused by various fungi, such as plasmopara viticola or the perenospora farinosa. It causes the appearance of light green spots on the upper part of the leaves that turn brown, and a grayish fuzz on the underside.
  • Phytophthora: is a genus of fungi that causes rotting of the roots, as well as irregular spots on the leaves. See file.
  • Pythium: is a genus of fungi that causes the leaves and / or stems to brown.

Is it incompatible with any product?

Yes. Cannot be mixed with copper-based products or nitrogen fertilizers. In the case that it is used to treat horticultural plants, it should not be mixed with anything and, in addition, the safety term that is indicated on the container must be respected.

Fosetyl-Al, like all compound plant protection products, is very effective when used properly, but very harmful to the environment when not.

If you prefer to use natural fungicides, not harmful, I recommend ground cinnamon or powdered sulfur.

Where to buy?

You can buy it at any nursery or garden store, also here:


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