A sprouted clove, a clove with roots, or just a regular clove is fine

If the garlic falls down sideways into the water prop it up again. If the garlic just won’t stand leave it floating in the water

Wait 1 day before planting in soil.

If the bulb looks small cover it up again and check again a few days later.

sprouted clove, clove with roots, normal garlic clove

If the bulb still looks small cover it up with dirt and check again a few days later.