1) At its peak 2) At maximal maturity 3) At the highest development 4) At the peak of maturity 5) Best for consumption 6) Best for picking 7) Closest to bursting 8) Eminently pickable 9) Least green 10) Most aged 11) Most developed 12) Most likely to start turning 13) Most mature 14) Most mellow 15) Most opportune