Bear Paw Corn, 1950 Heirloom, Organic Availble

It has been missed and is back for 2026!  Great for kid gardens.

Seed Savers Exchange  - Developed by Glenn Thompson of Vermont, who grew and distributed this popcorn in New England from the 1930s until the mid-1960s. Served in movie theaters and featured at the World’s Fair. Plants 4-5' tall. Pearly off-white kernels. The 4-5" ears are often flattened and split at the silk end, giving them the appearance of a bear’s paw. 70-80 days. ±250 seeds/oz.

• Organic & Open-Pollinated
• Grows 4-5 feet tall
• Ears grow to 4-5 inches
• Ears have the appearance of a bear's paw
• Popcorn
• 70-80 days
• 75 Seeds per packet

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.

• Direct Seed: 4" Apart
• Germination: 4-21 Days
• Rows Apart: 36-48"
• Light: Full Sun

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