I'm not sure what Sunset 14 is. Is that like Orange County? Or someplace beachy? You will not find a fig that is not sweet. That is their nature. Kadota thrives in extreme heat. Osborne thrives on the coast, and here on our land it is mild and refreshing with a very thin skin. Kadota can bring you to your knees, it's so rich, sweet and delicious. Brown Turkey has a bad rap. Many think the flavor is "insipid." No comment. I fear growing it. Celeste is another deliciously sweet honey fig. Black mission is really big and full of sweet flavor.

sunset 14 is northern california, inland of the sf bay. colder winters with ocean breeze, clay soil. thanks for the reply. are their major differences in ease of growth or productivity? Trying to learn from others experience.

There is not a fig alive that likes clay soil. Clay holds water. Fig roots do not like wet feet. You will have to amend your soil with a lot of sand, perlite, etc. to get any fig tree to grow, but you won't need to water much. I would recommend Osborne. It won't bring you to your knees, but you don't live in an ideal fig environment.

Consider the joy you do have! No freezes. So better than Mid West or East Coast!

Violette de Bordeaux could be a nice one for you too. It's a cool weather fig. I still think Osborne.