How to Grow Florida Sunrise Auto
Florida Sunrise Auto is a fast, very potent auto built on Green Crack and Triangle Kush genetics. It is a 60/40 indica-leaning autoflowering plant with a high 24-30% THC, a fruity, sweet flavor, and an energetic, euphoric, uplifted effect. Quick to finish, resinous and bright, it is a rewarding and beginner-friendly way to grow a high-THC auto with a lively, daytime character.
As an autoflowering strain, it does not need a change in the light cycle to bloom: it starts flowering on its own after a few weeks of growth and races from seed to harvest in about 8 to 10 weeks. That makes it simple and forgiving, and it blends the bright, energetic lift of its Green Crack side with the resinous, kushy structure of Triangle Kush in a fast autoflowering form.
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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 |
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 |
Fast, frosty and energetic, Florida Sunrise Auto is a rewarding way to grow a high-THC auto. You can see the full genetics and buy Florida Sunrise Auto seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our autoflowering seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (24-30%) |
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| Lineage | Green Crack x TK Bx1 (Triangle Kush) |
| Type | Autoflowering |
| Genetics | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
| Climate | Tropical, warm |
| Life cycle | 8-10 weeks seed to harvest |
| Harvest (outdoor) | All season |
| 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 an Autoflowering Strain
Florida Sunrise Auto flowers automatically with age rather than in response to the light cycle, so there is no switch in the light schedule and no timing to manage. It begins flowering a few weeks after germination and goes from seed to harvest in roughly 8 to 10 weeks, which is the whole appeal of an auto: it is fast, simple and hard to get wrong. You can run long light hours, such as 18/6 or even 20/4, from start to finish to push growth and yield.
The most important rule with an auto is to avoid plant stress, because its short, fixed life cycle leaves no time to recover from a setback. Start the seed in its final pot to avoid transplant stress, since autos do not like having their roots disturbed, and stick to gentle, low-stress training like tucking or light LST rather than heavy topping. For an auto it can reach a decent 1.5 m, so give it some headroom, keep it in a warm, bright spot, feed it lightly, and let it run.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Florida Sunrise Auto does best in a warm, tropical-leaning climate with plenty of light, steady warmth and good airflow, but because it is an autoflower it is not tied to the seasons. That all-season flexibility is a big advantage outdoors: you can plant at almost any point in the warm part of the year and harvest roughly 8 to 10 weeks later, or fit several runs into a single season.
Indoors it is a solid producer, giving around 400-450 g/m² under good light. Outdoors it yields more, around 500-650 g per plant given sun and space, which is strong for an auto. As an indica-leaning auto it rewards strong light, so give it the brightest spot you have and keep the canopy open so the lower buds develop fully.
Keep humidity sensible through its quick cycle: higher while it is young, then nearer 40% as the flowers fill out and lower toward harvest. Its dense, resinous buds benefit from steady airflow to finish clean. Aim for daytime temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C), which this warm-climate auto enjoys through its short life cycle.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Florida Sunrise Auto is a light-to-moderate feeder, and because its life cycle is short it is easy to overdo the nutrients, so start gentle and build up only as the plant asks for it. Push phosphorus and potassium once it is in flower to fuel those dense, resinous buds, then taper off for the final flush so the fruity, sweet flavor comes through clean. The ranges below, aligned to its auto life stages, are a starting guide.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Early growth | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen gently as it 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
Because it is an autoflower, Florida Sunrise Auto sets its own schedule: it starts flowering a few weeks from seed and is ready to harvest roughly 8 to 10 weeks after germination, with no light-cycle change required. It fills out with dense, resin-coated, trichome-heavy buds on a sturdy, indica-leaning frame, developing the sweet, fruity aroma it is known for.
Yields are moderate indoors at around 400-450 g/m², and stronger outdoors at 500-650 g per plant given sun and space. Give it strong light, feed it gently through the short flower, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest fruity-and-sweet flavor and the strongest effect. Given its very high THC, a careful harvest window really pays off.
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 matters with such a resinous auto, because its dense 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 most on a flavor-forward, high-THC strain like Florida Sunrise Auto where that bright, fruity character is a big part of the appeal.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Florida Sunrise Auto is a resinous, trichome-heavy plant, so its trim works especially well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Its heavy resin and sweet, fruity aroma make that trim worth saving for a flavorful, potent concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Florida Sunrise Auto leads with a bright, fruity and sweet flavor, a clean, juicy profile that carries over from its Green Crack side. It is a smooth, fruity smoke, and a good cure really brings that sweet, fruity character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that flavor. Myrcene drives the sweet, fruity, slightly earthy base, while caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery edge and alpha-pinene brings a fresh, piney lift. Humulene fills in an earthy, woody note, with a touch of terpinolene adding a fresh, herbal top note. Together these terpenes frame the fruity, sweet character Florida Sunrise Auto is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its very high 24-30% THC and indica-leaning 60/40 make-up, Florida Sunrise Auto delivers a strong but notably upbeat experience. It is reported as energetic, euphoric and uplifted, a bright, lively head from its Green Crack heritage over a comfortable body, so it is a natural daytime strain for staying active, social and productive. Because the potency is right at the top end, go low and slow until you know how it hits.
That energetic, euphoric, uplifted profile makes it a great daytime and social strain, good for creative work, conversation or staying active while enjoying its bright, fruity flavor. The combination of a fast, easy auto grow, a lively high and that sweet, fruity character is exactly why this strain stands out.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
With any autoflower, the golden rule is to avoid plant stress, because its short, fixed life cycle leaves no time to bounce back. Start the seed in its final pot so you never have to transplant, keep training gentle with light LST or leaf-tucking rather than heavy topping, and feed lightly, since autos are easy to over-fertilize. Keep the air moving around its dense, resinous buds to help them finish clean.
Because it can reach around 1.5 m, taller than many autos, give it some vertical headroom and plenty of light, especially indoors, so the lower buds develop as well as the tops. Run long light hours such as 18/6 or 20/4 from start to finish to keep it growing hard, and watch the trichomes closely toward the end, since an auto’s timing is fixed and the harvest window can arrive quickly.
As a pro tip, protect the terpenes that carry its fruity flavor: go gentle on the nutrients, finish with a proper plain-water flush, and give it a full three to four week cure. Harvest when most trichomes are cloudy for an energetic, high-THC result with the bright, sweet, fruity taste this strain is prized for.
FAQ
Is Florida Sunrise Auto easy to grow?
Yes. Florida Sunrise Auto is an autoflowering strain, so it flowers on its own with age and needs no change in the light cycle, which makes it simple and forgiving. Start the seed in its final pot, run long light hours, feed it lightly, and it goes from seed to harvest in about 8 to 10 weeks, making it a great choice for beginners.
How much THC does Florida Sunrise Auto have?
Florida Sunrise Auto is a very high-THC strain, testing from around 24% up to 30%, which puts it among the strongest autos you can grow. Combined with its indica-leaning 60/40 genetics and Green Crack heritage, the result is an energetic, euphoric and uplifted experience. Because the potency sits right at the top end, go low and slow until you know how it affects you.
How long does Florida Sunrise Auto take from seed to harvest?
Florida Sunrise Auto runs from seed to harvest in about 8 to 10 weeks, since it flowers automatically with age rather than on a light-cycle change. There is no veg-to-flower flip to manage. Because it is all-season, you can plant at almost any point in the warm part of the year, or fit several quick runs into a single season.
What does Florida Sunrise Auto taste like?
Florida Sunrise Auto has a bright, fruity and sweet flavor, a clean, juicy profile from its Green Crack side. Myrcene drives the fruity, sweet base, caryophyllene adds a warm peppery edge, alpha-pinene a fresh piney lift, and humulene an earthy, woody note. A proper three to four week cure really brings that sweet, fruity character forward on the inhale.
How much does Florida Sunrise Auto yield?
Florida Sunrise Auto gives around 400-450 g/m² indoors under good light, and more outdoors, around 500-650 g per plant given sun and space, which is strong for an auto. Give it plenty of light and gentle feeding, keep the canopy open, and the dense, resinous buds will develop fully and flavorful across its quick life cycle.
Is Florida Sunrise Auto good for beginners?
Yes. Florida Sunrise Auto is beginner-friendly: as an auto there is no light-cycle timing to manage, no sexing since the seeds are feminized autos, and the grow is fast and forgiving. The main thing to respect is its potency, which runs very high, so start it in its final pot, keep training gentle, and go steady with the finished flower.
