It likes slightly acidic and can even stand slightly alkaline, the range is around 5.5 - 8.0 pH
alluvial soil
clay soil
red soil
the soil used for pigeon pea is loamy soil
No, Basil can live in swampy soil. Because it is one of the many plants that can be grown with Hydroponics .
For lentils(masoor) and other pulses,loamy soils,which drain water easily,are required.
The soil that is required for the growth of a watermelon is deep sandy loam soil.
well ,tea plant grow satisfactorily in a soil whose Ph is around 4.5 to 5.5,as far as type of soil concerd it grows well in loamy sand to clay loam type of soil but other climatic condition are also important
Fox
basil is not a rock its a type of herb if you want to know more go to google. :)
type of soil
The soil must be fertile and well drained.