Starting Autumn sown Garlic in pots

Hi.

I have a half plot and have been given the chance of a full plot but I can't touch it until the 1st Jan, even though the current potter has done nothing to it since 2008, the committee are insistent that only when the plot is mine can I tend it.  

I bought some Autumn sown Garlic from T & M when they had the free p&p offer and it has now arrived.

Given that I can't sow it yet in my new plot, would it be okay to sow it in compost in 3 inch pots and then plant it out around mid February? What are the risks of doing this? Has anyone tried this before and did it work?

Thanks FB

You can plant garlic in January (as early as possible).  I've found that when I grew garlic in tubs, they weren't all that good, a bit on the leggy and thin side if you know what I mean.

I always grow my garlic this way. I'm sure it's better sat in the ground, but I can move the pots into my greenhouse if the weather gets super wet, which makes me feel better even if it does nothing for the garlic 

Never had any problems, but I do get them going early to ensure they have a good dose of cold.

I tend plant out whenever I've got time in early spring - around the time I stick shallots in.