The banana extensions go down. I am no expert on this, but I was told to soak the bulbs in water for a few hours (four or five hours, in my case) and then plant the bulbs. Once soaked the bananas became really plump and it was easier to plant. The dried bulbs tend to break off more easily (I think). I planted them in small pots about two and half weeks back and I see a little bit of parsley like growth. Hope this helps.

Thank you. A big help. I will go and do likewise.

What happens if you plant the bulbs with the "banana" extensions pointing up? I think I may have planted some that way... will I have to dig them up and correct them?

Help!

If you planted ranunculus upside down I would dig them and turn them over. There is not a lot of stored energy in ranunculus and they may not come up. Al

They are the weirdest looking bulbs I've ever seen. I bought them for the first time this year and was so perplexed that I ultimately planted them all sideways. I hope they can figure it out from there.

Thanks for the info-- I should be able to remember where they are planted in the yard....hopefully!! I will re-plant them right side up.