The Sarpo Mira potato variety is renowned for its exceptional resistance to late blight (Phytophthora infestans), making it a popular choice among both commercial growers and home gardeners.
Sarpo Mira’s high dry matter content and large, uniform tubers make it an excellent choice for various processing applications. These characteristics are particularly valuable in the production of products like French fries and potato chips, where consistency and quality are paramount.
The variety’s superior taste profile further enhances its appeal in the processed potato market. Sarpo Mira represents a significant advancement in potato breeding, offering a unique combination of disease resistance, high yield potential, and adaptability to various growing conditions.
Sarpo Mira stands poised to play a crucial role in shaping the future of sustainable and efficient potato production, both in traditional markets and emerging agricultural regions.
Key Characteristics
- Highest resistance to potato late blight in the industry
- Large, pink-skinned main crop potato
- Deep root system providing excellent drought tolerance
- Tall-growing plants that naturally suppress weed growth
- Continuous growth until frost, allowing flexible harvest timing
- High dry matter content, ideal for various processing methods
- Superior taste profile
- Large and uniform tubers, perfect for industrial processing
- Robust resistance to various diseases beyond late blight
- Impressive yield potential