First, I'd avoid drowning your seeds.
Sprouting Seeds...

Second, I'd store them in something that keeps them free from humidity, and keeps them from being crushed. (film container, glass spice jar...)

Third...I'd contact the seed store, and see if they might be kind enough to understand, and offer either a discount, or a few replacement beans. Honesty goes a long way sometimes...:jointsmile:

spiked...your post is inaccurate and doesn't make complete sense. Male genetics are no stronger than female genetics, and are you sure your example is for cross breeding, and not back-crossing to stabilize a strain...?