The Athena VPDome is a durable nylon full-rack enclosure designed to create one controlled propagation microclimate across an entire clone rack, replacing the need for individual humidity domes on every tray. It wraps a standard 48"W × 72"H × 18"D wire shelving rack and accommodates up to 16 standard 10" × 20" clone trays simultaneously. The enclosure uses antimicrobial-coated fabric, magnetic seals, transparent access doors, and dedicated openings for environmental sensors and cables.
• Product Type: Full-rack propagation/VPD enclosure
• Brand / Line: Athena / Culture Line
• SKU: TC-VPD
• Tray Capacity: Up to 16 standard 10" × 20" clone trays
• Compatible Rack Size: 48"W × 72"H × 18"D
• Rack: Wire shelving rack sold separately
• Material: Durable nylon fabric
• Coating: Antimicrobial
• Access: Transparent zippered doors
• Closure: Magnetic seals
• Bottom: Includes bottom shelf cover
• Cable Management: Cord insert slots for probes, heat mats and environmental equipment
• Monitoring: Built-in thermometer holders
• Target Clone-Room Temperature: 70–80°F
• Target Relative Humidity: 65–75% RH
• Target VPD: Approximately 0.8–1.0 kPa
• Primary Purpose: Maintain a consistent propagation microclimate across an entire rack
• Individual Domes: Eliminates the need for separate plastic domes on each tray
• Sanitation: Interior should be sanitized before each clone cycle
• Installation: Bottom shelf cover → main cover over rack → close magnetic-seal door
• Rack Included: No
• Intended Use: Commercial clone rooms and propagation bays
Key Advantage: The VPDome turns an entire rack into one controlled propagation environment instead of managing up to 16 separate dome microclimates. This simplifies venting, checking, humidity management and sanitation, while the reusable antimicrobial fabric and sensor/cable access make it suitable for repeat commercial clone production. Athena cites a potential labor saving of 2–4 hours per rack per month compared with managing individual domes.