Coon Corn: Heirloom Variety with a Family History

"Coon corn" traditionally refers to early-maturing corn with low-set ears. One family's oral history claims it was a hybrid developed by great-grandfather Robert M. Cown (name mispronounced as "Coon") in 1886, yielding 5 ears per stalk. The family still possesses the inscribed stalk.

Modern Context

See "Sweet Corn" for current variety recommendations. Heirloom seed savers may offer similar multi-eared types.