Certainly so, JiK. I've only ever had one from USA that wasn't good. The ones from Mexico and from ONT/PQ, Canada are a gamble. Further south than Mexico, I wouldn't buy one. The tastes range from bitter to woody.

There are 15 pounders with seeds here now from USA that are selling for $4.88. Haven't tried one. I'm waiting for the seedlees ones from states like FLA and TX to drop in price in a week or two. Then I'll be buying at least one per week.