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Also Known As dung

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Diagram of a compost heap cross-section showing alternating layers of green-plant material, thin layers of soil, fertilizer, and superphosphate, with a hollow at the top to catch rain and a soil covering. The heap is 3-6 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide.
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