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Precomposting then vermicomposting red worm composting. Make compost in 3 weeks with a hot composting system treehugger. Add them dry if your compost pile needs less moisture, or wet if it is drying out too much. In general terms, bigger is better, as long as you have enough waste to achieve the desired temperature.
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