A friend said she lusted to get hold of some Carlin peas, that she once grew in the North of England.
It seems, they're unique - though she wouldn't reveal in what ways!
Now, they seem to be unobtainable in Europe.
If you have them - or know a source - I can trade them for your choice of some 106 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, beans or peas. Alas, most will only be available this Autumn (but I have some nice tomato heirloom seeds available now!)
John Yeoman
The Village Guild UK
Carlin peas - anyone have any to trade?
John,
SSE has two growers listed. If you can't find them any other way let me know and I'll order some for you.
BTW, according to Will Weaver:
"Carling Pea is a tall gray pea growing on 8-to-9 foot vines and harveste strictly as a dry pea.......The pea takes its name from Carlin or Carling Sunday, a medival feast day still observed in norhteastern England.....thename derives from Old English Care or Carle Sunday---the second Sunday before easter. On this day a dole was given to the poor in the form of peas."
There's more if you're interested.
Thanks, Brook
You are always a sterling asset, in time of need.
Best regards