flat hand holding carlin peas over a wooden table
Close up of Carlin Pea plants in flower
Row of carlin pea plants growing outside next to a row or taller peas
flat hand holding carlin peas over a wooden table
Close up of Carlin Pea plants in flower
Row of carlin pea plants growing outside next to a row or taller peas

Seeds of Scotland

Organic Carlin Pea - Red Fox *NEW*

£3.00

Pisum sativum ~ 40 seeds.

A traditional drying pea that's easy to grow, high in protein with an earthy and nutty flavour. Plants reach 50–60 cm tall and produce many tendrils, so minimal staking is required. They produce beautiful pink bi-colour flowers, followed by mottled brown peas. 

Carlin peas have a long history in the UK, particularly in Northern England, where they’ve been a Lent tradition for centuries. Traditionally, they were boiled and served with vinegar and salt as “Parched Peas” at markets and fairs.  We like to cook up Carlin peas during the winter in hearty stews and curries. 

 

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Growing Info

We sow peas in modules in March for transplanting outdoors in mid to late April, giving young plants some protection from wind in exposed spots. Alternatively, sow directly into the soil from April to May. June is also a good time for sowing a late summer or autumn harvest.

Tips: Try hanging old CD's on a string from the pea supports to keep the birds off, most genres tested seem to be effective.

GROWN IN SCOTLAND | Germination 100% Sep 2025

Resources

For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.

Postage

All seeds are posted via Royal Mails 48-hour tracked service at a flat rate of £2.99. Please note, due to legislation covering the inspection and sale of seeds, we can only post orders to Scotland, England and Wales. Please read our Shipping Policy for more information.

What our customers say

Your seeds are just great! Always excellent germination rates. This is the second year we have had your Robinson peas which are really lovely and grow so well.

Lisa, Bridge of Allan

I thought you should know that your seeds have been wonderful. In an otherwise rubbish growing season, everything I bought from you has thrived. I’ve been eating purple mangetout and Carter’s Polish beans for weeks now and they’re still going strong.

Laura, North Kessock

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Susanne, Isle of Lewis

I want to thank you for my Garden of Abundance. I’m a new gardener to Scotland and your seeds have given me such joy. I can hardly keep up with eating the rocket and I’ve planted my 2nd set of lettuce already.

Gay, Moray

My Black Isle broad beans are germinating after four days. How is that possible? ! Fab seed!

Janey, Highlands

I wanted to pass on the great success all of the seeds I bought from you have been.
Greatest success was ripe tomatoes (Scotland Yellow) on 7th of July - in Orkney!! Over two weeks later and none of my other varieties are even close to ripe.

Jenna, Orkney