late ripening
/leɪt ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
adjective
- Describing a fruit or crop that becomes ready to eat or harvest later in the season than usual.
- The farmer planted a late-ripening variety of apples that are picked in November.
- We chose late-ripening grapes for our vineyard to extend the harvest season.
- Late-ripening tomatoes need a long, warm summer to fully develop their flavor.