FYI when you are using nuts and dried beans

A several weeks ago, I filled a apothecary jar with various nuts from my backyard and dried beans from the grocery store. Well, little did I know that the beans would end up looking like this......

I guess the nuts still had some moisture in them. When I placed them inside the apothecary jar, they could not get any air flow....the beans started to sprout and mold. Well, you live and learn...right?