苗なえ

noun

seedling; young plant

General term for a young plant grown from seed, typically before transplanting.

• トマトの苗なえを庭にわに植うえた。

  I planted tomato seedlings in the garden.

noun

rice seedling

Specifically a young rice plant, often used in agricultural contexts. See also 早苗 (さなえ).

See also: 早苗

• 田たんぼに苗なえを植うえる時じ期きです。

  It's the season for planting rice seedlings in the paddy.