sarpo mira v's axona

[mandylew]

I grew both of these last year but accidentally mixed them up, now i cant tell which is which although one has a more yellow flesh than the other. Can anyone recommend one v's the other, or say which is which. I'l probably grow just one lot this year as its cheaper to get a larger pack than two smaller ones.

[pongeroon]

Whichever one makes the really gluey mash is the Sarpo Mira. We grew it for the first time last year, it did very well considering the blight problem hereabouts.
The first time I made mash I couldn't believe how sticky it was. Now we love it, and thinking of putting the new wallpapaer up with it come the spring...

[Tigger]

As far as I can tell from other sites, the Sarpo doesn't get a great review in respect of taste.

[Lurganspade]

Hi

I grew these when they first came out a few years ago.

As far as I was concerned they were a terrible taste, so I have never grown them again!

They were a lot of potatoes in that crop,though!

I always like to try anything new, but most of the time they are a waste of space!

[Mike Vogel]

The Sarpo Mira tubers are red in colour, if that's any help. It's a matter of taste, I know, but we have enjoyed the Sarpo Mira spuds and I'll happily grow them again.

Re spuds, the Pink Fir Apple is said to be good as a salad spud. We use them for chips: just cut them lengthways and toss them in olive oil; then in the oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes or so, or maybe 200 for 20 mins - the exact temp and timing is a matter of trial and error.

mike

Never throw anything away.

[mandylew]

yes, they are both red, but one is a darker red than the other and flesh is more yellow, we prefer these for taste, but i cant remember if they were the mira or axona Mandy