Most gardeners will advise you that the best soil for just about any plant is Loam Soil.
What is Loam Soil?
Loam Soil is soil made with a balance of the three main types of soil which are sand, silt, and clay soil. It contains more nutrients, moisture, and humus than regular soils. It has better drainage and infiltration of water and air than silt- and garden soils, and is easier to till than garden soils.
Soil specialists have classified soil particles into 3 types - sand, silt, and clay.
Sandy soil is loose which makes roots easier to grow, it allows good drainage and aeration but tends to hold little water.
Clay soil is nutrient-rich soil but it tends to pack down resulting in poor drainage and aeration.
Silt soil has characteristics between those of sand and clay.
Loamy soil is produced when you combine these 3 types of soil equally.
PRO's of using Loam Soil
- It retains moisture but will not drown the plant
- It has better aeration
- It is not compact so roots will spread easily
- It has nutrients
- better drainage
- Does not get compact like clay or garden soil
- eco friendly
Commercially available Loam Soil is much better because aside from mixing these 3 types of soil, it is added with some soil amendments like cow/chicken manure, carbonized rice hull, and rice hull for better moisture retention and aeration.
If you are planting in pots and containers, the best type of soil to use is loam soil.