1) Almost ready for plucking 2) Closer to being harvested 3) Closer to fruition 4) Closer to its prime 5) Closer to maturity 6) Closer to pluck-worthy 7) Less firm 8) Less green 9) More aged 10) More apt to be picked 11) More auspicious 12) More developed 13) More fit for harvesting 14) More fit for picking 1) Older