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.