Do you wait until a lemon is yellow before picking?

Some of my green lemons have burst open and appear to be mature. If picked early, do green lemons ripen or should I leave them on the tree until completely yellow? Some lemons have fallen on the ground.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 08/30/2012 @ 7:48 am

Slightly green-yellow ones can still be picked and will normally ripen off the tree, provided they are large enough. They should be about 2-3 inches in diameter.

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