Clone Machine

Looks like an areoponics/bubbleponic setup. Very costly though. I have built systems for a fraction of the cost. I have even played with pllant tissue culture and mist table propagation. Areoponics and bubbleponics do work ver well with some plants. Unfortunatly I haven't been as lucky with figs using this method. I am currantly working on a system that incorperates the best trates frome areoponics and bubbleponics designed for fig multiplacation. It will still be awhile before I get the proto type up and running. I will post pics once I am finished.

I am using a $50 aquarium like bubbling system and it seems to be working well, combined with gro-lights, proper temperature and liquid hormone (dip'n grow).

If a person was going to go into growing fig trees on a commercial basis, then it might be worth looking into, but for those who grow figs as a hobby, it's just way too much money. 

Hmmmmmm...it just so happens I need a clone...This might be my lucky day.  Do you suppose it will work on people?
Jim

Jim,

As long as you give the person a bath in DipnGrow, clones are guaranteed!!

The closet above only has 24 sq' of space.  Way more cost effective to use resin shelves.

15x7x7 ebay greenhouse               $130
6) 5 shelf 24x36 units                   $ 300
40) shop lights                             $ 400
80) T8 tubes                                $ 200
1K plastic bags                             $  25
4 Cu' Ag perlite                             $  35
120 Sq' lit + 60 sq' unlit space       $1090 - half the cost and 5x the lit space plus more than twice as much unlit space which is better for rooting figs.

Or just use 1 of the 5 modular units above for 24 sq' lit space + 12 sq' unlit space, eliminate the greenhouse and use a tarp   $ 260.  No bubblers needed, more space and  less than 1/7th the cost.

Sal,
IMO, KISS (Keep It Simple), for Fig cuttings.

Two (2) Seedling Plug tray (32 or 72 cell) with 7 inch high Humidity Dome... cost $22.00.
One (1) Bag Seed Starting potting mix...cost $4.00.
One (1) 4 Tier Plastic Shelf... cost $20.00.

Minimal investment for the home hobbyist ($46.00) for a maximum of 144 Fig clones (... 2 trays).

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The only other items needed are some General Purpose Miracle Grow fertilizer (@ 1 teaspoon/1 gallon water), 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (for an anti-mold spray @1 part H2O2/3 parts water, 4 oz peroxide/12 oz water), a spray bottle and possibly (but not required) Liquid Rooting Hormone. Start in a dark closet or under a tarp, place in front of a window in a warm room (above 70 deg F.) after the cuttings have started to leaf out. The 4 tier shelf from Harbor Freight, Homedepot or Walmart that holds one 1020 seedling tray per shelf and can be covered in clear plastic sheeting or shower curtain to form a small freestanding greenhouse. Light fixtures can be suspended from bottom of shelves if needed.

And you could add a 6 by 8 Greenhouse from Harbor Freight for an additional $400.00 to grow out the clones.
If needed, Two (2) 2 foot T5 light fixtures from Homedepot...cost $50.00 ($25.00 each)

That cloning cabinet looks vaguely familiar..... :)