ripen
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Trees heavy with fruits that ripen through the color spectrum as winter progresses are as much a Southern California holiday tradition as tamales and the Rose Parade.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024
Extreme heat was causing bananas to ripen too quickly, resulting in heavy losses for Ms Nkhana and many other farmers who live in Karonga district.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024
Because Philip issued the ordinance at the end of July, vignerons would have to cut down their own harvest just as the grapes were beginning to ripen.
From Salon • Aug. 26, 2024
The durians are also less likely to ripen too quickly — and emit more odor — in the cooler night temperatures.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2024
Alar was a chemical conventional grow-ers sprayed on apples to help them ripen.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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