'Sarpo Mira' potato variety 'plant of the week' in The Guardian

This week , the potato variety Sarpo Mira was named Plant of the week in the British Newspaper "The Guardian". Here is why:

"If you've given up growing potatoes after repeated knockbacks from disease, don't despair. Hope comes in the form of the 'Sarpo Mira' spud, (pronounced "sharpo"), which is very resistant to the devastating fungal disease blight. Expect generous yields of red-skinned, floury tubers that are perfect for mash, chips and roasting."