That explains the size and health of those pups you sent me! They were huge!
I get composted manure by the dump-truck and I age it here on property mixed with leaves, hay and other debris. Makes for a pretty rich humus. Mix that with stuff like lava sand and crushed charcoal and a bit of clay for a final mix. My redworms also compost the likes of coffee grounds and kitchen scraps, producing castings that makes for a killer humus tea - great for foliar applications and soil drench! I think my plants grow fine in their organic compost without all the extras - but it sure is fun treating them to little snacks.
When I get rabbits, I'll incorporate their droppings as well - they can be used sans composting! I also concentrate on building up a healthy soil ecosystem as well - the humus tea helps and I also ensure that my plants become hosts to mycorrhizal fungus and whatnot. ei - trying to copy the natural state of their native jungle to the best of my ability.
A hui hou,
Mike
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Originally Posted by momoese
"I'm organic and tend to rely more on compost than even organic ferts like molasses, fish emulsion and the like."
Me too! 
I do also use loads of Steer and Chicken manure as well as worm castings from my own red wigglers that have taken over the garden  |