"ripening"

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13 November 2025

A woman walks through a golden paddy field in Lalitpur, Nepal, on November 13, 2025. The soft light of dawn illuminates the ripening harvest, reflecting the serene rhythm of rural life amid the changing landscapes of urban expansion.

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14 August 2025

Crabapples ripen on a tree in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on August 14, 2025.

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7 August 2025

A farmer picks early-ripening apples in an orchard in Xinigou Village, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China, on August 7, 2025.

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7 August 2025

A farmer picks early-ripening apples in an orchard in Xinigou Village, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China, on August 7, 2025.

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7 August 2025

A farmer picks early-ripening apples in an orchard in Xinigou Village, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China, on August 7, 2025.

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18 July 2025

A watermelon ripens in the field of one of the agricultural enterprises in Odesa region, Ukraine, on July 16, 2025.

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18 July 2025

A watermelon ripens in the field of one of the agricultural enterprises in Odesa region, Ukraine, on July 16, 2025.

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10 June 2025

A close-up view of the Strawberry Full Moon over the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 10, 2025. June's full moon is known as the Strawberry Moon, a name that originates with Native American tribes who mark it as the time to gather ripening strawberries.

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25 November 2024

A detailed shot shows a Uva di Troia grape cluster hanging on the vine, nearing maturity, in Italy, on October 1, 2020. The image highlights the rich color and texture of the grapes, symbolizing the traditions of Italian viticulture and the approaching harvest season.

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25 November 2024

A close-up of a Rich May peach hangs on the tree, nearing full ripeness, in the orchard on May 23, 2021. The image captures the peach's soft texture, warm color tones, and the lush greenery.

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28 October 2024

A photo shows a ripe Italia grape cluster, a prized table grape variety known for its sweetness and appeal in international markets, in the vineyards of San Ferdinando di Puglia, Italy, on September 23, 2021. The image shows the grapes nearing full maturity, set against the backdrop of the rich Italian countryside.

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5 October 2024

Calcium carbide, a flammable chemical used to artificially ripen fruits, was observed in use for ripening Chini Champa bananas in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 2, 2024. The chemical, which poses health risks including skin irritation, lung edema, and fire hazards, reacts with moisture to produce heat, calcium hydroxide, and acetylene gas, accelerating the ripening process.

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#11636112

5 October 2024

Calcium carbide, a flammable chemical used to artificially ripen fruits, was observed in use for ripening Chini Champa bananas in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 2, 2024. The chemical, which poses health risks including skin irritation, lung edema, and fire hazards, reacts with moisture to produce heat, calcium hydroxide, and acetylene gas, accelerating the ripening process.

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#11636118

5 October 2024

Calcium carbide, a flammable chemical used to artificially ripen fruits, was observed in use for ripening Chini Champa bananas in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 2, 2024. The chemical, which poses health risks including skin irritation, lung edema, and fire hazards, reacts with moisture to produce heat, calcium hydroxide, and acetylene gas, accelerating the ripening process.

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5 October 2024

Calcium carbide, a flammable chemical used to artificially ripen fruits, was observed in use for ripening Chini Champa bananas in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 2, 2024. The chemical, which poses health risks including skin irritation, lung edema, and fire hazards, reacts with moisture to produce heat, calcium hydroxide, and acetylene gas, accelerating the ripening process.

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21 August 2024

An aerial photo shows rice-ripening Kampung rice terraces in Congjiang County, Guizhou Province, China, on August 21, 2024.

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