Freshco dry fruits: The saffron plants grow in summer under very typical conditions like sunny weather and dry fertile soil. The blooming period is less than 10 days in the entire year, during which the flower plucking process has to be completed specially when the flowers are fully open on a sunny day. Saffron is believed to reduce the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the body.The potassium present in the saffron helps in forming cells and repairing them.