Producing 2 pounds (1 kg) of saffron filaments requires between 140,000 and 500,000 delicate crimson flowers, with the early morning being the prime period for harvesting them. Within 24 hours, the harvested flowers are delivered to a refinery where the saffron threads get separated and dried. Along with considerable patience to cultivate suitable land, farmers require substantial water during the summer. In the winter and spring, they anticipate their harvests for the year to come. Show more