I think I have capsules. Now what?

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Originally Posted by Jadeco

...now what do I do?

Wait.

It'll be a while. The capsule will swell really fast, then slow to a halt. It'll then slowly swell again and eventually split. Nothing you can do would keep the seeds from being "contaminated" once the capsule splits. In this context, contaminated just means no longer sterile, not that they are infected or hopelessly exposed to killer mold. They would just have to be disinfected (just like the green capsule would) before sowing. Many commercial labs request green capsules (before they split) but many propagators prefer dry seed. For me, dry seed is easier and you can store it in the fridge for years.