Propagation: Seed Snatchin' Part VI, 1 by Weezingreens

Weezingreens wrote:
The only issue I can see with 'squishing' is that by the end of the year, particularly in baskets, the plants will be competing for nutrients, root space, etc. Since annuals are usually a one trick pony, why not crowd a bit and thin later if necessary!

When I fill baskets for the city in the spring, I pack them pretty close together... about 3". They really fill out by July, and by fall when we take them down and dump them, they are a solid root ball that has to go into the compost pile.