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When I first ventured into composting, I found that nut waste was one of the most difficult things to deal with. After some research, I found that chemically it can take 2 to 3 years for the shells to decompose. My recommendation would be to grind up the shells if you are adding them to your compost pile. They will still take time to break down, but it adds a nice bulk to your compost.
1 If you use a compost bin with an open bottom, the worms will probably come into your compost pile on their own. 2  Layering is very effective if possible-one layer brown stuff, one layer green stuff, one layer composting worms (as long as the temperature of your compost does not exceed 25ÂºC). Water. 2  Your pile should be about as damp as a sponge that has been wrung out. 3  Depending on your climate, you can add water directly or rely on the moisture that comes in with green items. 4  A lid on the compost bin will help to keep moisture in. 5  If a pile gets too much water in it, it might not get enough air.