Non sterile Cattleya seed

[Bell_bella]

I got myself this cattleya seeds this afternoon. It is still with it's matured pod. (image) I kept them with me right now, in my dorm. I've folded them inside the wet newspaper.

Is it safe? since I have to wait another 8 hours for them to be transferrred in a sterile condition. (laboratory)

I plant to culture the seeds as soon as I prepare my media.I heard that it can stand only for 1 to 2 weeks. What should I prepare/do? since this is my first time in Orchid micropropagation.

thanks

[1greenearth]

it all depends on the lab tech. dry pod? next time try to aquire a 'green-pod' there are less steps and therefore, (in my opinion) less that can contaminate or go wrong. the pod and its contents will have to be soaked in a decontamination solution (bleach) before beginning the rest of the process. good luck!

[Royal]

DON'T put it in WET newspaper!!!

Don't even use newspaper. Mold and Fungus will ruin seed fast. Since it's from a mature capsule that has already split (best in my opinion), place it in a coffee filter or just a folded piece of plain copy paper and place it in still, dry air. Seed that is harvested and dried properly will last in a household refrigerator for years.