Pots v Nematodes

[Colin Miles]

Having read the various KG articles and comments on the site, it seems to me that growing potatoes in pots of one kind or another is the perfect anti-slug, anti-wireworm solution for the home gardener, and far, far superior to nematodes. And what's wrong with using 'ordinary' soil, apart from the nutrient element which can always be added, provided that it is sieved and checked for wireworms and other nasties? Or am I missing something?

[fen not fen]

Apart from the nutrient issue, I think the problem with garden soil in pots is that it seems to slump and lose structure. Does anyone know why this happens? Is it because we water pots more and in bigger helpings than the garden gets?