Mira
Long-running commercial variety, originally Russian-derived; dominant in northern China for decades.
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Best uses
About this variety
Long-running commercial variety, originally Russian-derived; dominant in northern China for decades.
Mira is classified as a east asia & pacific variety, primarily used for all-purpose. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Frequently asked questions about Mira
What is Mira potato?+
Mira is a east asia & pacific potato variety originating from Russia / China cultivation. Long-running commercial variety, originally Russian-derived; dominant in northern China for decades.
What is Mira potato best used for?+
Mira is best suited to all-purpose. Long-running commercial variety, originally Russian-derived; dominant in northern China for decades.
Where is Mira grown?+
Mira is most commonly grown in East Asia & Pacific, with original release from Russia / China cultivation. Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.
Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.
Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.