The Jacob's Ladder Breeding Myth

[Lanstar]

Okay... All around the internet, I keep hearing about this tidbit of breeding information: That if you plant Jacob's Ladder next to a pair of flowers, it will increase the chance of spawning hybrids.

However, as I have been breeding in this game, I really cannot notice any differences between having Jacob's Ladder or not. In fact, I always get the same chances with or without this flower, so I never use it. I don't even see any information online as to how people discovered this, or any sort of proper testing with a control group, so I think it is purely a Placebo.

I'm rather curious about this, and I really want real proof that the Jacob's Ladder effect is truly real instead of a superstition. Is there any true testing about this anywhere? Seriously - I think we're being led astray with this idea!

 

[mitfy]

i've never heard of anything like this!! interesting :0
since there's no proof of it i'm sure it's just a myth lol

 

[Nenya]

I've tried using the Ladders a few times and I agree. They don't seem to make a bit of difference. I have never done a serious study, though. Inquiring minds want to know...

 

[EvieEvening23]

I don't use jacob ladders for breeding. one, Nenya's reason. two, they take up a potential spawn spot. they just sorta hang around the cliffs rn, with my first jacob ladder to ever sprout in my town safely tucked away in my mayor's house.

 

[Mars Adept]

Someone on TBT told me this once. I don't usually have ladders planted in my town anyway, as you can't make hybrids with them.

 

[Selky]

This was a really popular rumor especially back in 2014. I tried it for awhile but, like you said, didn't really feel there was a difference so. Makes me think of the villager dialogue when they lecture you on how easy it is for rumors to spread...