Caseknife

This very old haricot variety dates back to at least 1820. It's a strong climber (up to 2m) and a high yielding variety producing white flowers followed by stringless, flat, pale green pods, shaped like a little knife blade, hence the name. These pods are tender and tasty when steamed, and delicious podded and eaten raw in salads. Also makes a great drying bean. Seed colour white.