Which one tastes the best?

Yes.

Tough question.......I think they all are awesome!

i think Jon's answer couldn't have been better put.  i got a chuckle out of it ;)

I have had all three and they are quite similar but I think vdb is the best of the bunch.  My negronne is a little sweeter than the other 2 but the vdb was richer.  Since they are so similar if you are a fig nut like me that has limited space, keep just one of them.

aren't these all the same fig?

Does anyone who grows these figs (and I realize Negronne and VdB may in fact be the same) know if they have similar cold hardiness characteristics?  I'm particularly interested to know how Petite Negri would do planted in the ground here in MD.  My understanding is that VdB grown without protection in an open area does often suffer some die-back.  Thanks.

Nice information, thanks for sharing.

Best,
Tam

Hi Rewton,

For what it's worth, I spoke with Edible Landscaping in VA (7a) a few weeks back to buy a VdB for my parents for trial. However, EL said the PetiteNegri was coldhardier than the VdB/Negronne (EL considered VdB and Negronne to be the same thing). If memory serves, EL keeps the PN in-ground and pots their VdB. EL recommended covering in-ground PN's during heavy/prolonged freeze. I wound up going with the PN over the VdB, because I don't think my parents are up for the work involved with pot culture. Now if the little guy can just survive our rain/humidity. 

Best of luck,
Rick 

Rick, that's very good information.  Thanks. Steve