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Pea: Carlin
Carlin is a heritage British pea known for its brown seeds and nutty taste. Traditionally enjoyed in the North of England on Carlin Sunday, these peas are perfect for hearty soups, stews, or classic buttered peas. Easy to grow and full of history.
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Description
Best Grown: Outdoors
Sowing Time: March–May
Plant Out: Direct sow outdoors from March onwards
Harvest Time: June–August (approx. 12–16 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 5–8 cm apart in rows 45 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 60–90 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy
Why grow it?
- Heritage British variety with a long history
- Produces brown peas with nutty flavour
- Traditionally used for Carlin Sunday dishes in the North of England
- Great in soups, stews, or as a snack
- Easy to grow and productive
How to grow: Sow direct outdoors March–May. Sow seeds 3–5 cm deep, spacing 5–8 cm apart in rows 45 cm apart. Provide supports as plants grow. Harvest when pods are full and peas are mature.
Cooking / usage ideas: Cooked as traditional Carlin peas with butter and vinegar, or use in soups and stews for rich flavour.
Seeds per pack: Not specified
