Provide your best answer for the following question. Give ONLY the answer, no other words or explanation.
For example:

Answer: <most likely answer, as short as possible; not a complete sentence, just the answer!>.

The question is: A girl wants to enjoy some fresh strawberries. She checks the patch in the garden where strawberries grow, but still a ways away from being ready, because they are still
buds
not ripe.