You should replace the soil with a commercial potting soil, Your local garden center should have it, or Ace hardware I also recommend using hydroponic fertilizer in containers because it's complete. Seeds: https://www.amazon.com/15-Culinary-Herb-Seeds-Pack/dp/B08M89QCRX/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=20USKMF1YKVMC&keywords=herb+seeds+for+planting+outdoors&qid=1642386939&s=lawn-garden&sprefix=herb+seeds+for+planting+outdoors%2Clawngarden%2C86&a... Fertilizer: https://www.amazon.com/Dyna-Gro-GRO-032-Liquid-Plant-32-Ounce/dp/B0054YQ1WI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=16XXFEIHI6Q4S&keywords=dyna+gro&qid=1642387000&s=lawn-garden&sprefix=dyna%2Clawngarden%2C99&sr=1-3