noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
planting in the ground; ground planting
Refers to planting directly into the earth, as opposed to pots or containers. Often used in gardening contexts.
この植物は地植えにするとよく育つ。
This plant grows well when planted in the ground.
地植えのバラは手入れが少し大変だ。
Roses planted in the ground require a bit more care.
地植え means planting directly in the ground, in contrast to 鉢植え, which means growing a plant in a pot.
Compound of 地 (ground) and 植え (planting), the nominalized form of 植える (to plant).