However, this is not true for all fruits and vegetables. Some can only reach maturity on the tree or bush; if picked too early, they will not develop full color or flavor. Climacteric fruits are a ...

They are a type of climacteric fruit, which means that they produce a burst of ethylene and increase respiration when it’s time to ripen. Ethylene is the main hormone responsible for their ...

It should be firm but still have a little bit of give. The good news is that peaches are climacteric fruits, meaning they continue to ripen after they’ve been picked from the tree or vine.

Strawberries are what's known as non-climacteric fruits – they need to be fully before they are picked off the vine. Even if the strawberries you buy are mostly red, the green parts contain less ...