At my publix they have bagged garlic below the regular garlic. It is grown in the Orlando area. Last year I was very successful by refrigerating that for 2 months and than planting the biggest cloves in full sun.

Here is some info for you.

Silvia

Here is a link that might be useful: garlic

I forgot to add that this time, I found them at my local feed store.

Garlic, shallots and onions.

Silvia

I grew 5 kinds last year the only one I will plant again was Siciliano an artichoke garlic. Not only did it produce nice large bulbs it also kept well. I did not chill it last year we had a cold winter but this year I will chill half of it before planting. According to gourmet garlic gardens it thrives in warm winter climates here is a link with some good growing info

Here is a link that might be useful: Growing info.

Softneck grows better down here. I've never tried any, but I know that the hardneck won't grow, or rots in the summer rains.