Rob's GN, VdB, Valle Negra, Gino, Salem Dark comparison

[F. Bennett]

I was fortunate to compare these figs one after another. Valle Negra took the win today. Rob's Genovese Nero was bland, but one I had the other day tasted better. I'm sure they'll improve. Here are tonight's ratings.

Rob's GN - 6/10
Violette de Bordeaux - 8/10
Valle Negra - 9/10
Gino Black - 8.5/10
Salem Dark - 8.5/10

[newnandawg]

Frank, good job. That would be my ratings also. VN is a very good fig and Rob's has been unimpressive this year

[Rewton]

Nice photos! Frank, are you or anyone else growing both Valle Negra and Nero 600m? Do you think they are the same?

[F. Bennett]

I am growing Nero 600m, but this is the first year. I'll be they're very similar.

[strudeldog]

Nice lineup Dieseler,

Steve I am growing both Valle Negra and Nero 600m, but my Valle Negra is not ripe yet.

[Rewton]

OK, so do you conclude (assuming they were treated the same) that they are not the same fig? I would be interested to hear more about how these two compare since I have Nero600m and don't have Valle Negra. Thanks.

[strudeldog]

No I am not saying they are same or different, just that I am growing both I purchased a VN that someone else rooted last year and rooted N600m myself last year. They are both young so just cause fruiting at diff times doesn't mean much in my view

[F. Bennett]

Thanks, Phil. I am not Dieseler though.

[MARCO]

Digging out an old post. Does anyone out there have both a Gino's and a Salem Dark? They look almost identical. I was hoping to get some feedback on the flavor profile of both these varieties for comparison.

[F. Bennett]

Hey Marco. I didn't have Gino's long enough to compare, however, I still have Salem Dark (ground) and from what I recall, they're very closely related in all aspects and not worth keeping both if you're struggling to make space. Salem has been a great reliable variety for me otherwise. Hope that helps.

[don_sanders]

Gino’s Black and Salem Dark are very similar Mt Etna types. Nearly identical in all aspects. Salem Dark has historically had a little something different in the flavor department from my other Mt Etnas though.