I have tried seeds many different ways. I have some that were planted as soon as the pods were harvested. I have others that were dried for 2 or 3 days and then dry stored in the fridge in plastic bags with a piece of dry paper towel. I have kept them in dry storeage in paper cups and paper envelopes at room temp. I also have seeds that are in the fridge in moist vermiculite. I have had very few mold in storage over the past 8 years. I have had several damp off or mold after planting but not in storage.