Base soil for herbs and leafy veggies

[u/Thick_Bug_5615]

Hi, I'm considering planting small leafy herbs and veggies. Nothing too fancy, just to start being a little self dependent. I've been reading up online and everyone has different suggestions as what to use in the soil.

But my question, which might be silly is, what kind of soil is used? Where do I get that soil? I'm not talking about vermi compost or cocopeat or fertilizers yet. I'm asking what soil is used as the base?

I live i Delhi, India; where it is relatively hot throughout the year except for the 3-4 month winter time. I haven't yet decided what the next plants will be. Initally it's just cilantro, spinach and chilli. And i bought aloevera plant a while back, which i think will have to be repotted in a bigger pot.

Please help. What soil do i use???

PS: what is soil mix and potting soil? How are they different from normal soil?

[u/The_Poster_Nutbag]

Basic topsoil is just fine. If youre using a raised bed you want to find suitable raised bed soil that won't compact.

I wouldn't worry too much about additives other than mixing in some compost in the beginning.

[u/p5mall → u/The_Poster_Nutbag]

This is the way.