Overripe definition

Overripe. ’ means apples which have progressed beyond the stage of ripe, with flesh very mealy or soft, and past commercial utility.
Overripe means a soft, moist condition in which the fruit is not firm and can no longer withstand normal handling.
Overripe means the growth stage after that of a compact, properly developed head. "Woolly" means that the surface of the head has a velvety or hairy appearance.

Examples of Overripe in a sentence

  • Overripe means apples which are dead ripe, and with flesh very mealy or soft.

  • Produce offered for sale must be grown, harvested and cared post-harvest by the vendor so as to assure the customers of fresh produce.2. Overripe fruit which is useful for processing (e.g. sauces tomatoes) must be labeled as such.

  • Overripe fruit in the planting will attract a number of insect pests and provide a source for inoculum buildup of fruit rotting fungi.

  • Overripe m e an s a pples w h ic h ar e de a d r ipe, an d wi t h fles h ve ry m e a l y o r sof t .

  • Practice common sense around the regular cleaning and disinfecting of materials.


More Definitions of Overripe

Overripe means apples which are dead ripe, with flesh very mealy or soft, and past commercial utility.
Overripe means dead ripe, very mealy or soft, past commercial utility.
Overripe means showing signs of collapse of the fruit cells, but no signs of decay; "packer" means --
Overripe means dead ripe or soft, necessitating, immediate consumption.
Overripe means beyond peak maturity or soft, necessitating immediate consumption;
Overripe means apples which are dead ripe, and with flesh very mealy or soft.
Overripe means that the individual berry is dead ripe, the flesh is soft and mushy, and past commercial utility.