Lannoitetaan

Lannoitetaan is a Finnish verb form derived from the base verb lannoittaa, which means "to fertilize" or "to enrich soil with nutrients." Linguistically, lannoitetaan appears as the present passive form and is commonly used both to describe that something "is fertilized" and, in colloquial speech, as a hortative expression equivalent to "let's fertilize" (first-person plural). The passive form is characteristic of Finnish grammar for expressing general actions, instructions, or events without specifying an agent.

In agricultural and horticultural contexts, lannoitetaan refers to the application of fertilizers—organic (compost, manure) or mineral (NPK formulations)—to fields, gardens, lawns or potted plants to supply essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Usage often relates to timing (spring, pre-planting, or during growth), methods (broadcasting, side-dressing, foliar feeding) and rates adjusted to crop needs and soil tests.

Environmental considerations associated with lannoitetaan include nutrient runoff, leaching, and eutrophication of water bodies if applied excessively or improperly. Best practices emphasize soil testing, correct dosing, and use of slow-release or targeted application methods.

Related Finnish terms include lannoite (fertilizer), lannoitus (fertilization) and lannoittaja (fertilizer applicator). Example sentences: "Pelto lannoitetaan keväällä" (The field is fertilized in spring) and colloquially "Lannoitetaan pensaat" (Let's fertilize the shrubs).