ripe

adjective

1. 1

   far along in time

   a man of advanced age

   advanced in years

2. 2

   at the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge

   a ripe mind

3. 3

   fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

   ripe peaches

   full-bodied mature wines

4. 4

   most suitable or right for a particular purpose

   a good time to plant tomatoes

   the right time to act

5. 5

   fully prepared or eager

   the colonists were ripe for revolution