Recommended Fig varieties for the Cold climate

I've been experimenting with Figs for the past 7 years in the North East. Figs are actually native to the Sub-tropical areas such as the Mediterranean region. They prefer dry long summers and cool and wet winters. So not all varieties will do well in zone 6 or colder.
When choosing a variety to grow in this area, one should keep in mind to find a variety that ripens early enough before the temperature drop, and would tolerate the extreme cold.
Among many varieties that I've tried, only very few were my favorite for Flavor, production, and suitability.

I have great success growing the following varieties:
Brooklyn White *
Dark Portuguese *
Hardy Chicago

*those are my own named varieties.

I'm sure I'll be adding to this list over the years.

Does anyone have any other varieties that you would recommend?

Are you growing these in-ground?
What protection are you giving these varieties for overwintering?

Those 3 varieties that I've mentioned are growing in ground. I have them growing against a wall, they're protected by it. Also I wrap them with insulation material and a plastic tarp.
I do have most of my figs in containers where they spend their winter either in the greenhouse or the garage.

Hello Bass,

I am brand new to this forum, but have grown figs in zone 6 for a number of years. Unfortunately, the trees I have now are a bit too young to give a response per performance or taste, but I hope to see some production this year. Previously, I'd grown what was called Italian Honey fig and an un-named dark, small fig obtained from a friend which was very tasty and very productive but didn't make it through a cold winter a few years back. I ultimately gave the Italian White fig away, but it had produced a modest amount of medium sized figs while grown in a pot and wintered in my garage. Now I am back on the hunt for a couple more good figs to add to my very small collection. So, can you tell me how to obtain a start of your Brooklyn White and your Dark Portuguese? Do you sell them or is there another source??

Thanks,

Barry

I will have the Brooklyn White and Dark Portuguese available probably by next month.
These are not sold commercially, although I have sent them to CA and to other fig enthusiasts.

Hello Bass,

I'd like to reserve on of each if that is possible.

Barry

Bass, How did your fig presentation in Lancaster go this weekend? Barbara

Barbara,
I was nervous at first especially that around 150 people attended from different states as well. I spoke for almost 2 hours and answered questions that were on many people's mind. Everyone said they enjoyed my talk, I was surprised that I was able to speak and that there were so many people interested in figs.

Bass

Hi Bass,

Busy with the Philly Flower show. It's in full swing now. Please email me when they are ready for sale.

Barry

Well, I am the proud adoptive parent of a Hardy Chicago and a Brooklyn White fig. Bass was kind enough to coordinate a meeting and fig tree delivery on his recent trip to Lancaster, PA. Thank you, Bass!