Bear Paw Corn
Historic Variety
- Organic
- Grows 4-5 feet tall
- Ears grow to 4-5 inches
- Ears have the appearance of a bear's paw
- Popcorn
- 70-80 days
- ±250 seeds/oz
Item Details
Developed by Glenn Thompson of VT, 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.
Learn to Grow Bear Paw Corn
Direct Seed: 4" Apart
Germination: 4-21 Days
Rows Apart: 36-48"
Light: Full Sun
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.
Ratings & Reviews
2 reviews
Awesome corn!
by Rachel
Awesome corn! Popped up nicely and tasted great
Bear paw is our favorite popcorn variety.
by Mike M
We have grown bear paw, glass gem, and strawberry popcorn from SSE. Bear paw is our favorite and glass gem shouldn't even be considered for popping. Bear paw kernals are bigger than strawberry popcorn kernals, though both are smaller than the stuff you find in the grocery store. What makes both bear paw and strawberry better than grocery store other than flavor is the fact that the hulls don't get stuck in your teeth nor cut your gums because they are smaller. If you don't care about popping volume but want pretty popcorn, go with strawberry. IF you want better volume of popped corn, go with bear paw. If you want lots of volume and don't care if it tastes like cardboard, go with one from your supermarket.