How to Grow Florida Sunrise
Florida Sunrise is a potent, award-winning feminized hybrid that crosses Green Crack with TK Bx1. An Emerald Cup winner in 2023, it is a 60/40 indica-leaning plant with a very high 24-30% THC, a sweet, fruity flavor, and an energetic, euphoric and uplifted effect. Resinous and seriously strong, it pairs a bright, upbeat character with real indica substance.
This is a feminized photoperiod hybrid of around 1.5 m that flowers in 10 to 12 weeks once you switch it to bloom, a long window that reflects its Green Crack side. Every seed grows into a flowering female, so there is no need to identify the sex or remove males, which keeps the grow simple from start to finish. Its Green Crack and TK Bx1 roots give it a vigorous, resinous structure and a sweet, fruity profile.
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Florida Sunrise
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THC | 24% - 30% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Florida Sunrise Auto
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THC | 24% - 30% (High) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Bright, fruity and extremely strong, Florida Sunrise is a rewarding way to grow a top-shelf, very high-THC hybrid with an upbeat character. You can see the full genetics and buy Florida Sunrise seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our high-THC seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Very high (24-30%) |
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| Lineage | Green Crack x TK Bx1 |
| Awards | Emerald Cup winner 2023 |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
| Climate | Tropical, warm |
| Flowering time | 10-12 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | November |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.31-1.47 oz/ft² (400-450 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 17.64-22.93 oz/plant (500-650 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Fruity, Sweet |
| Effects | Energetic, Euphoric, Uplifted |
Promos & Deals
Growing a Feminized Photoperiod Strain
Florida Sunrise is a photoperiod strain, so it flowers in response to the light cycle rather than on age. You grow it under a long day of around 18 hours of light while it builds size and structure, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to trigger flowering, which runs a long 10 to 12 weeks from the flip to harvest. Because the seeds are feminized, every plant comes up female and goes on to flower, so you never have to check the sex or cull males.
That control over the light cycle matters here, because its Green Crack side can bring some stretch. You decide how long to veg the plant before you flip it, and many growers flip it a little earlier to keep the final height in check. Give it an open canopy and a little low-stress training to manage that stretch and spread the light across its resinous frame, and be ready for a longer bloom than a pure indica would take.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Florida Sunrise does well in a warm, tropical or Mediterranean-style climate with plenty of sun, steady warmth and good airflow. Its Green Crack and TK Bx1 heritage makes it a vigorous, sun-loving plant, and outdoors it suits a long, warm season that lets its resinous buds ripen through a late finish, around November, since it takes a long 10 to 12 week bloom.
It performs well indoors and out. Indoors it returns a solid 400-450 g/m² in a well-managed tent, while outdoors a healthy plant with room and sun gives a larger 500-650 g. As a indica-leaning hybrid of about 1.5 m with some sativa vigour, it can gain height, so keep the canopy open and the structure supported so light and air reach the lower buds.
Keep humidity under control through its long flowering to protect the resinous colas: around 55-60% in early bloom, nearer 40-45% as the buds fill out, and lower toward harvest. A very high-THC, sticky-budded plant spends extra weeks in bloom, so steady airflow and sensible humidity are what keep the finish clean over that stretch. Aim for daytime temperatures around 72-82°F (22-28°C), which this warm-climate plant enjoys.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Florida Sunrise is a steady, productive feeder, but it still pays to build nutrients up gradually and let the plant set the pace, especially over its long bloom. Feed it through veg and flowering, then taper off for the final flush so the sweet, fruity flavor comes through clean and the smoke finishes smooth. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds size |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you switch Florida Sunrise to a 12/12 light schedule it flowers in a long 10 to 12 weeks, well worth the wait for very resinous, potent buds. As an indica-leaning hybrid it fills out with solid, frosty colas, with a little of the elongated structure its Green Crack side is known for. Grown outdoors in a warm climate it finishes late, usually around November, once the trichomes have turned mostly cloudy.
Yields are solid: around 400-450 g/m² indoors and a larger 500-650 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Give it a little training so the lower buds get light, feed it steadily through its long bloom, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest sweet, fruity flavor and the best of its extreme THC.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry is important with such a resinous, very high-THC plant, because its sticky buds can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects both the aroma and the trichomes.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings out the sweet, fruity notes and smooths the smoke, which matters on an award-winning hybrid this potent, where a clean, bright flavor balances the strength.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Florida Sunrise is an extremely resinous, trichome-heavy plant, so its trim works especially well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Given its very high THC, that trim makes for a strong, sweet-and-fruity concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Florida Sunrise has a bright, clean flavor: a sweet, ripe-fruit character that fits its sunny name, fresh and cheerful rather than heavy or gassy. It is a fruity, uplifting profile, and a good cure really brings that sweet-fruit character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that character. Myrcene lays down a ripe, sweet, fruity base that carries the body, while caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery spice. Alpha-pinene keeps a fresh, clean edge running underneath, and humulene and linalool round it out with earthy and soft floral notes. Together they frame the sweet, fruity character Florida Sunrise is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its extremely high 24-30% THC and indica-leaning 60/40 make-up, Florida Sunrise delivers a powerful yet upbeat experience. It is reported as energetic, euphoric and uplifted, so despite its indica lean it leans toward a bright, lively head rather than a purely heavy body, carrying the Green Crack energy. Because the THC is so high, it is essential to start with a small amount, even if you have a high tolerance.
That energetic, uplifted profile makes it a great daytime strain, well suited to activity, creative work or socialising with a lift. The combination of an award-winning pedigree, strong yields and a sweet, fruity flavor, all with some of the highest THC around, is exactly why it stands out.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The main things to manage with Florida Sunrise are its stretch and its long bloom. Its Green Crack side can gain height after the flip, so top or train it in veg, consider flipping a little earlier, and support the taller branches. Over a 10 to 12 week flower, keep the air moving and hold humidity down as the sticky buds fill out so the finish stays clean through those extra weeks.
Because it is resinous and productive, a little training goes a long way. A touch of low-stress training or a light topping in veg opens the canopy, turns one dominant cola into several even ones and keeps the height manageable. Give it a sturdy frame or stakes to support the frosty colas through the long bloom.
As a pro tip, remember how strong this one is: its THC is at the very top of the scale, so start with a small amount regardless of tolerance. Protect the sweet, fruity flavor with a clean plain-water flush and a full three to four week cure, and be patient at harvest, since a long-flowering hybrid rewards letting it finish its full window.
FAQ
Is Florida Sunrise a feminized strain?
Yes. Florida Sunrise is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and you never have to identify the sex or remove males. You grow it under long days, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to start flowering. That keeps the whole crop productive and makes the grow more straightforward, which is part of why it suits first-time growers so well.
How much THC does Florida Sunrise have?
Florida Sunrise is one of the strongest strains around, testing at about 24-30% THC. Because it is so high, it is essential to start with a small amount even if you have a high tolerance. Combined with its indica-leaning 60/40 genetics, the result is a powerful but energetic, euphoric and uplifted effect rather than a purely heavy one.
How long does Florida Sunrise take to flower?
Florida Sunrise flowers in a long 10 to 12 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light schedule, reflecting its Green Crack heritage. As a photoperiod strain you also control how long it vegetates beforehand, which helps manage its stretch. Outdoors in a warm climate it finishes late, usually around November, once the trichomes are mostly cloudy.
What does Florida Sunrise taste like?
Florida Sunrise has a bright, sweet and fruity flavor that fits its sunny name, fresh rather than gassy. Myrcene carries the sweet, fruity base, caryophyllene adds a peppery spice, alpha-pinene a fresh edge, and humulene and linalool round it out with earthy and floral notes. A proper three to four week cure really brings that sweet-fruit character forward.
How much does Florida Sunrise yield?
Florida Sunrise gives around 400-450 g/m² indoors and a larger 500-650 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Results depend on light, pot size and canopy health, so train it to manage its stretch, feed it steadily through its long bloom, and support the resinous colas as they develop toward harvest.
Is Florida Sunrise good for beginners?
Yes. Florida Sunrise is beginner-friendly to grow: it is feminized so there is no sexing, and forgiving as long as you keep the air moving. The main things to plan for are its stretch and long 10 to 12 week bloom, plus its very high potency, so a little patience with the grow and a start-low approach with the harvest are all it really asks.
