Dormant.

You should probably snap off the little figs now as well.

I'm trying to prolong the leaf life of my potted shrub. Protected it the last two nights(utility room), because I hate to cutoff the main seven fruit crop. Six have darkened in color; two have increased in size and nearly are ripe. This effort(season extension) may be more work than worth. Any suggestions on a dwarf, one crop variety alternative would be appreciated. Thanks.

>>>Any suggestions on a dwarf, one crop variety alternative would be appreciated. Thanks.

Not sure about the 'one crop' thing, but about the 'dwarf'
thing, the PN is as close as one can get (touted)...

P.S.
So far I see no significant growth difference between
my PN (Parks/Wayside?!) or VdB (EL) fig specimens....

You want a slooooow growing fig, try Ischia Black!
There may be some more problems involved (e.g., severe FMV).
George(NJ).

John3, From what you've said (and where you posted), I'm assuming that you have a young Petite Negra fig bush in a pot.
If that is the case, you might want to give it a little time to settle down. Young trees can be out of sync; it's ripening time might be earlier as it matures.

Thanks for your advice pitangadiego and hlyell. I was hoping to get this crop of figs. Oh well. Next year.
I've snapped off the little figs and am now leaving it outside at night to go dormant.