Oh gosh, that's too bad, Citrusguy. Where did you buy the seeds from? Can you have the seller re-send? See if he would be willing to rinse the seeds in a 1:20 bleach to water solution. That may help to retard mold for you. I would love to get some seeds as well.

Yea, it happens. Bought it over Ebay, from a person actually residing in Italy. The seeds were almost viable. It was reasonable, something like 10 seeds for $4 (USD). Might have been around this time last year.

Question: wouldn't one normally have to acquire a seed lot permit, or else seeds should be expected tol get confiscated at customs upon entry?

Wekiwa tangelo produces true from seed and nucellar. Almost all tangelo produce true from seed - Millet.

Thanks, Millet, I thought so, but wanted to make sure, since it does have tangelo in its background, and some tangelos are monoembryonic (i.e., Temple).

Good question, Citrusguy. I don't know to be honest. I am not as familiar with shipping anything citrus into the United States, or any agricultural product. Seeds I know are less restrictive, but they still have some regulations for sure.