1. to plant (seeds, seedlings, or crops) in the wrong location, at the wrong time, or in unsuitable conditions
Usage: transitive verb; chiefly agricultural or horticultural
2. to place or position something in an inappropriate or wrong location
Usage: transitive verb; figurative or general use

Examples

• The gardener misplanted the tomato seedlings in a shaded area where they would not receive enough sunlight.
• If you misplant the bulbs too deep, they may fail to sprout in spring.
• The farmer misplanted the corn in soil that was too wet and acidic for proper growth.
• She realized she had misplanted the roses in a frost-prone zone.
• Misplanting seeds in early frost can result in poor germination rates.