Answer:

riper

AnswerCrossword Clue
RIPERRelatively ready
RIPERMore mature
RIPERNot as green
RIPERMore aged
RIPERCloser to its prime
RIPERMore fully developed
RIPERMore suitable
RIPERMore ready
RIPERNot so green
RIPERLess green
RIPERMore mellow
RIPERCloser to maturity