For the picking
A list of 100 fruits and vegetables, along with a brief description of when they're generally ripe and ready to be picked:
1. Apple - Ready when it easily detaches from the branch with a slight twist.
2. Apricot - Slightly soft, orange or golden color.
3. Avocado - Gently squeeze, it should yield to pressure.
4. Banana - Yellow with small brown speckles.
5. Blueberry - Plump, deep blue color.
6. Cherry - Firm, deep red or black color.
7. Peach - Slightly soft, fragrant, vibrant color.
8. Plum - Slightly soft, rich color.
9. Grape - Firm, easily detaches from the stem.
10. Strawberry - Bright red color, sweet aroma.
11. Raspberry - Easily releases from the plant when picked.
12. Mango - Skin should yield to gentle pressure, fruity aroma.
13. Kiwi - Yielding to gentle pressure, slightly soft.
14. Watermelon - Dull sound when tapped, yellow spot where it rested on the ground.
15. Cantaloupe - Sweet aroma, slightly soft blossom end.
16. Pineapple - Easily pulls out a leaf, sweet aroma at the base.
17. Papaya - Slightly soft, vibrant color.
18. Orange - Bright color, slightly heavy for its size.
19. Lemon - Bright yellow, glossy skin.
20. Lime - Deep green, glossy skin.
21. Grapefruit - Yellow or pinkish hue, slightly heavy.
22. Pear - Firm, sweet aroma at the stem.
23. Pomegranate - Deep red, heavy for its size.
24. Fig - Soft, slightly wrinkled skin.
25. Persimmon - Vibrant color, soft texture.
26. Guava - Fragrant, slight softness.
27. Passion fruit - Wrinkled skin, heavy for its size.
28. Dragon fruit - Bright color, slightly soft.
29. Persimmon - Vibrant color, soft texture.
30. Guava - Fragrant, slight softness.
31. Passion fruit - Wrinkled skin, heavy for its size.
32. Dragon fruit - Bright color, slightly soft.
33. Lychee - Easily peels, vibrant color.
34. Cranberry - Deep red, firm texture.
35. Blackberry - Deep color, plump berries.
36. Raspberry - Easily releases from the plant when picked.
37. Blackcurrant - Deep color, slightly soft.
38. Boysenberry - Deep color, sweet aroma.
39. Gooseberry - Transparent skin, slightly soft.
40. Raspberry - Easily releases from the plant when picked.
41. Blackcurrant - Deep color, slightly soft.
42. Boysenberry - Deep color, sweet aroma.
43. Gooseberry - Transparent skin, slightly soft.
44. Fig - Soft, slightly wrinkled skin.
45. Lychee - Easily peels, vibrant color.
46. Tomato - Bright color, slightly soft, fruity aroma.
47. Bell Pepper - Firm, rich color.
48. Cucumber - Bright color, firm texture.
49. Zucchini - Firm, glossy skin.
50. Eggplant - Slightly soft, glossy skin.
51. Carrot - Vibrant color, crisp texture.
52. Celery - Crisp, vibrant stalks.
53. Spinach - Fresh, vibrant leaves.
54. Lettuce - Fresh, crisp leaves.
55. Kale - Fresh, firm leaves.
56. Broccoli - Firm, tight florets.
57. Cauliflower - Firm, creamy white color.
58. Asparagus - Firm, bright green or purple tips.
59. Brussels Sprouts - Firm, tightly closed buds.
60. Artichoke - Tight, compact leaves.
61. Green Bean - Firm, vibrant green.
62. Pea - Plump pods, green color.
63. Radish - Vibrant color, firm texture.
64. Cabbage - Firm, vibrant leaves.
65. Onion - Papery skin, firm texture.
66. Garlic - Dry outer skin, firm cloves.
67. Shallot - Papery skin, firm texture.
68. Potato - Firm, smooth skin.
69. Sweet Potato - Firm, sweet aroma.
70. Yam - Firm, slightly sweet aroma.
71. Beet - Vibrant color, smooth skin.
72. Turnip - Firm, smooth skin.
73. Rutabaga - Firm, smooth skin.
74. Parsnip - Firm, smooth skin.
75. Jicama - Firm, crispy texture.
76. Kohlrabi - Firm, vibrant color.
77. Butternut Squash - Hard skin, slightly dull.
78. Acorn Squash - Hard skin, slightly dull.
79. Pumpkin - Hard skin, deep color.
80. Spaghetti Squash - Firm, slightly dull.
81. Hubbard Squash - Hard skin, slightly dull.
82. Watermelon - Dull sound when tapped, yellow spot where it rested on the ground.
83. Cantaloupe - Sweet aroma, slightly soft blossom end.
84. Pineapple - Easily pulls out a leaf, sweet aroma at the base.
85. Papaya - Slightly soft, vibrant color.
86. Orange - Bright color, slightly heavy for its size.
87. Lemon - Bright yellow, glossy skin.
88. Lime - Deep green, glossy skin.
89. Grapefruit - Yellow or pinkish hue, slightly heavy.
90. Pear - Firm, sweet aroma at the stem.
91. Pomegranate - Deep red, heavy for its size.
92. Kiwi - Yielding to gentle pressure, slightly soft.
93. Date - Soft, wrinkled skin.
94. Jackfruit - Fragrant aroma, slightly soft.
95. Plantain - Mostly black or deep yellow, slightly soft.
96. Cranberry - Deep red, firm texture.
97. Gooseberry - Transparent skin, slightly soft.
98. Persimmon - Vibrant color, soft texture.
99. Lychee - Easily peels, vibrant color.
100. Blackberry - Deep color, plump berries.
The specific ripeness indicators may vary depending on the variety of each fruit or vegetable, local growing conditions, and personal preferences.
1. Apple - Ready when it easily detaches from the branch with a slight twist.
2. Apricot - Slightly soft, orange or golden color.
3. Avocado - Gently squeeze, it should yield to pressure.
4. Banana - Yellow with small brown speckles.
5. Blueberry - Plump, deep blue color.
6. Cherry - Firm, deep red or black color.
7. Peach - Slightly soft, fragrant, vibrant color.
8. Plum - Slightly soft, rich color.
9. Grape - Firm, easily detaches from the stem.
10. Strawberry - Bright red color, sweet aroma.
11. Raspberry - Easily releases from the plant when picked.
12. Mango - Skin should yield to gentle pressure, fruity aroma.
13. Kiwi - Yielding to gentle pressure, slightly soft.
14. Watermelon - Dull sound when tapped, yellow spot where it rested on the ground.
15. Cantaloupe - Sweet aroma, slightly soft blossom end.
16. Pineapple - Easily pulls out a leaf, sweet aroma at the base.
17. Papaya - Slightly soft, vibrant color.
18. Orange - Bright color, slightly heavy for its size.
19. Lemon - Bright yellow, glossy skin.
20. Lime - Deep green, glossy skin.
21. Grapefruit - Yellow or pinkish hue, slightly heavy.
22. Pear - Firm, sweet aroma at the stem.
23. Pomegranate - Deep red, heavy for its size.
24. Fig - Soft, slightly wrinkled skin.
25. Persimmon - Vibrant color, soft texture.
26. Guava - Fragrant, slight softness.
27. Passion fruit - Wrinkled skin, heavy for its size.
28. Dragon fruit - Bright color, slightly soft.
29. Persimmon - Vibrant color, soft texture.
30. Guava - Fragrant, slight softness.
31. Passion fruit - Wrinkled skin, heavy for its size.
32. Dragon fruit - Bright color, slightly soft.
33. Lychee - Easily peels, vibrant color.
34. Cranberry - Deep red, firm texture.
35. Blackberry - Deep color, plump berries.
36. Raspberry - Easily releases from the plant when picked.
37. Blackcurrant - Deep color, slightly soft.
38. Boysenberry - Deep color, sweet aroma.
39. Gooseberry - Transparent skin, slightly soft.
40. Raspberry - Easily releases from the plant when picked.
41. Blackcurrant - Deep color, slightly soft.
42. Boysenberry - Deep color, sweet aroma.
43. Gooseberry - Transparent skin, slightly soft.
44. Fig - Soft, slightly wrinkled skin.
45. Lychee - Easily peels, vibrant color.
46. Tomato - Bright color, slightly soft, fruity aroma.
47. Bell Pepper - Firm, rich color.
48. Cucumber - Bright color, firm texture.
49. Zucchini - Firm, glossy skin.
50. Eggplant - Slightly soft, glossy skin.
51. Carrot - Vibrant color, crisp texture.
52. Celery - Crisp, vibrant stalks.
53. Spinach - Fresh, vibrant leaves.
54. Lettuce - Fresh, crisp leaves.
55. Kale - Fresh, firm leaves.
56. Broccoli - Firm, tight florets.
57. Cauliflower - Firm, creamy white color.
58. Asparagus - Firm, bright green or purple tips.
59. Brussels Sprouts - Firm, tightly closed buds.
60. Artichoke - Tight, compact leaves.
61. Green Bean - Firm, vibrant green.
62. Pea - Plump pods, green color.
63. Radish - Vibrant color, firm texture.
64. Cabbage - Firm, vibrant leaves.
65. Onion - Papery skin, firm texture.
66. Garlic - Dry outer skin, firm cloves.
67. Shallot - Papery skin, firm texture.
68. Potato - Firm, smooth skin.
69. Sweet Potato - Firm, sweet aroma.
70. Yam - Firm, slightly sweet aroma.
71. Beet - Vibrant color, smooth skin.
72. Turnip - Firm, smooth skin.
73. Rutabaga - Firm, smooth skin.
74. Parsnip - Firm, smooth skin.
75. Jicama - Firm, crispy texture.
76. Kohlrabi - Firm, vibrant color.
77. Butternut Squash - Hard skin, slightly dull.
78. Acorn Squash - Hard skin, slightly dull.
79. Pumpkin - Hard skin, deep color.
80. Spaghetti Squash - Firm, slightly dull.
81. Hubbard Squash - Hard skin, slightly dull.
82. Watermelon - Dull sound when tapped, yellow spot where it rested on the ground.
83. Cantaloupe - Sweet aroma, slightly soft blossom end.
84. Pineapple - Easily pulls out a leaf, sweet aroma at the base.
85. Papaya - Slightly soft, vibrant color.
86. Orange - Bright color, slightly heavy for its size.
87. Lemon - Bright yellow, glossy skin.
88. Lime - Deep green, glossy skin.
89. Grapefruit - Yellow or pinkish hue, slightly heavy.
90. Pear - Firm, sweet aroma at the stem.
91. Pomegranate - Deep red, heavy for its size.
92. Kiwi - Yielding to gentle pressure, slightly soft.
93. Date - Soft, wrinkled skin.
94. Jackfruit - Fragrant aroma, slightly soft.
95. Plantain - Mostly black or deep yellow, slightly soft.
96. Cranberry - Deep red, firm texture.
97. Gooseberry - Transparent skin, slightly soft.
98. Persimmon - Vibrant color, soft texture.
99. Lychee - Easily peels, vibrant color.
100. Blackberry - Deep color, plump berries.
The specific ripeness indicators may vary depending on the variety of each fruit or vegetable, local growing conditions, and personal preferences.