Plant Growth Stages

noun the process of producing flowers or blooming

adjective describing the process of producing flowers or blooming

• The flowering process of the plant was meticulously documented by the botanist.
• I love watching the flowering plants in my garden bloom.
• Check out the cool flowering bush over there!
• Her talent was just beginning to show its flowering potential.

noun a fruit or vegetable that is fully developed and ready to be eaten

adjective fully grown and developed, ready to be eaten or used

• The farmer carefully selected the ripe tomatoes for market.
• These peaches are so ripe, they're practically falling off the tree!
• Dude, these avocados are totally ripe for guacamole.
• The time is ripe for a change in leadership.

noun a young shoot of a plant, especially one that is newly emerging from the ground

verb to begin to grow or develop

adjective having sprouts or shoots

• The farmer observed the tiny sprout emerging from the soil in the field.
• I can't believe how quickly the sprout popped up in our garden!
• Check out that little sprout growing in the corner of the yard!
• With proper care and attention, the business began to sprout and thrive.