Howling Mob is an open-pollinated sweet corn variety developed by C.D. Keller of Toledo, Ohio in the early 1900's. Developed as a second early corn to compete with the later-season varieties, Howling Mob features thick husks that protect the ears from damage by ear worms that so often plague sweet corn later in the season. Advertisements of the day boasted that Howling Mob afforded market growers the ability to plant in succession and have corn until frost. The name Howling Mob alluded to the crowds of buyers that would gather, anxious to purchase the fresh sweet corn. Plants grow approximately 5 feet tall, consistently producing two ears per stalk. Ears average 14 rows around and 8 inches long, well-filled with sweet, white kernels that are of an excellent quality for fresh eating and canning. 70-75 days to harvest. Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.
