Be careful not to go too deep into the seed itself. Then place seeds in a container with hot water and let the water cool to room temperature. Leave the seeds in the water for 12 to 24 hours until they show signs of swelling.
The fruit of the black locust is classified as a legume. Pods are smooth, three to four inches long, and are either dark brown, black, or red. Pods typically contain four to eight seeds and ripen in late autumn.
The Black Locust inner bark, roots, and twigs are poisonous to livestock, especially horses, and can be fatal. The seed is poisonous to humans.
Member. Just remember that 'Black locust' is not a food safe wood for kitchen utensils and kitchen ware
