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.