too green

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According to a letter sent to wholesale buyers, the company said its peppers are still too green, which would alter the color of its brand name sriracha.

From Salon • May 10, 2024

But the lights come in many other colors, too: green is the most common, and purple and pink can make appearances, too.

From Scientific American • Oct. 13, 2023

Undefeated Americans Jaron Ennis, 26, and Vergil Ortiz Jr, 25, may be too green to give a true account of their best against Crawford.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023

Saturday’s victory also erased any doubts that Authentic was too green to handle the grueling Derby trail.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2020

Louie was too young and too green to beat the Linns, and he knew it.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand