Orange Sherbet Auto is what happens when Fast Buds crosses its own Cookies Auto F5 with the citrus bomb Tangie’matic and keeps selecting until the orange never fades. The result is an F3 feminized polyhybrid autoflower with up to 26% THC, a 70% Sativa / 30% Indica genetic split, and resin heavy enough to win a cup: she took Best Auto Hash at the American Autoflower Cup 2025.
Because she is an autoflower, there is no light-schedule switch to manage. Run her under 18/6 or 20/4 from the first day and she moves from seedling to harvest in roughly 9-10 weeks. Fast Buds rates her in its XXL size class, which in practice means a stretchy, vigorous plant reaching 110-150 cm (43-59 inches) with long internodes and plenty of room between bud sites.
Production is a strong point. Indoors, expect 500-650 g/m² (1.6-2.1 oz/ft²); outdoors and in greenhouses, single plants deliver anywhere from 60-300 g (2-11 oz) depending on pot size, sun and season. She is also forgiving: busy growers can leave her alone for long stretches without the plant falling apart.
Late in bloom, the flowers turn bright green with vivid orange pistils and swollen calyxes that glitter under the lights. Open the tent at that stage and you get hit with tangerine candy, orange juice and a sour, piney edge.
Citrus Terps, Upbeat Effect and Hash Potential
The taste follows the nose. Expect sweet orange cream on the inhale with a sour tangerine snap on the exhale, plus a little pine underneath to keep it from getting too sugary. It is the kind of profile that survives a long cure and carries straight through to concentrates.
That is why extractors keep coming back to her. The trichome coverage is thick and sticky, and the resin presses and washes well, whether you run ice water hash, dry sift or rosin. The cup win in the hash category is a fair summary of what she does best.
Growers who have smoked her most often describe the experience as happy and creative, with a clear streak of energy. The onset is quick and bright, then softens into a mellow, relaxed buzz that keeps conversation and motivation going. It suits daytime sessions, a hike, gaming, or working through a long to-do list.
Growing Orange Sherbet Auto
Give her space and warmth: she thrives in warm climates and open grow rooms. Indoors, low-stress training or a SCROG net keeps the canopy even, and plant stakes or yo-yos help once the colas fatten up during the final weeks. A clean flush before the chop helps bring out the loudest citrus notes.
Orange Sherbet Auto Characteristics
| Strain type | Autoflowering (feminized) |
| Genetics | Cookies Auto F5 x Tangie’matic (F3 polyhybrid) |
| Indica/Sativa | 30% Indica / 70% Sativa |
| THC | Up to 26% |
| CBD | Less than 1% |
| Effect | Happy, creative, energetic, then relaxed |
| Flavor | Orange, sweet cream, sour tangerine, pine |
| Indoor yield | 500-650 g/m² (1.6-2.1 oz/ft²) |
| Outdoor yield | 60-300 g/plant (2-11 oz/plant) |
| Seed to harvest | 9-10 weeks |
| Height | 110-150 cm (43-59 inches), XXL size class |
| Climate | Warm climates; indoor, outdoor, greenhouse |
| Best cultivation technique | LST or SCROG, with stakes for heavy colas |
FAQ
Has Orange Sherbet Auto won any awards?
Yes. Fast Buds’ Orange Sherbet Auto won the Best Auto Hash category at the American Autoflower Cup 2025, a nod to her thick, sticky resin and loud citrus terpenes.
How long does Orange Sherbet Auto take from seed to harvest?
Roughly 9-10 weeks from germination. As an autoflower she flowers on her own, so you can keep the lights on 18/6 or 20/4 for the whole run.
How tall does Orange Sherbet Auto get?
She sits in Fast Buds’ XXL size class and usually reaches 110-150 cm (43-59 inches). Training her early with LST or a SCROG net keeps the height manageable in a tent.
What yield can I expect?
Indoors, 500-650 g/m² (1.6-2.1 oz/ft²). Outdoors, each plant can produce 60-300 g (2-11 oz) depending on container size, sunlight and climate.
What does Orange Sherbet Auto taste like?
Like an orange creamsicle with attitude: sweet orange and cream up front, sour tangerine on the finish and a faint pine background.
Is Orange Sherbet Auto good for extracts?
Very. Her heavy trichome coverage makes her an excellent pick for ice water hash, dry sift and rosin, and the citrus profile carries over well into the finished product.
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