Question
We have an heirloom breakstone peach tree.  We have successfully grown additional trees from its seeds, so we know that it is fertile.  Is there a demand  for such seeds?  Should we be sharing them with others?  We could be trashing seeds that someone else would like to have.

Answer
Hi Daniel,
Thanx for your question.  I have never heard of breakstone peaches which doesn't mean anything but do you have more information on the tree?  I would like the opportunity to research this and get back to you.  I have a membership with Seed Savers Exchange which is an organization committed to the preservation of heirloom vegetables, fruits, flowers, cattle, poultry, etc., and there is a wealth of knowledge there and yes, if you have a heritage/heirloom fruit tree there are many of us who are trying to ensure biodiversity and save the heritage/heirloom varieties.  Demand is growing for preservation of the cultivars for a reasons ranging from sentimental, historic to the scientific because it makes sense to preserve as much genetic material as possilble because diseases and insects can ravage hybrids which is what most of our fruit production.  You'll remember that in the 1840s potato blight wiped out almost all the potato crop in Ireland leading to the deaths of what some believe to be up to a million or more people and the subsequent mass emmigration of Irish people to North America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.  I would for one, be interested in procuring some of your peach seeds.  Additionally, may I have a few days to make some inquiries on this?  Please post a follow up.
thx,
Tom