noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
ready to eat; ripe; in season
Describes food at its peak for eating: fruit that is perfectly ripe, or seasonal produce at its best.
この桃は食べ頃だ。
This peach is just right for eating.
食べ頃の果物を選んでください。
Please choose fruit that is in season.
旬 refers to the peak season for a food in general, while 食べ頃 focuses on the optimal eating condition of a specific item.
Compound of 食べ (stem of 食べる 'to eat') + 頃 ('time, about the right time').