Planted garlic in zone 9A and strange results

Question

I planted garlic that I purchased in a local grocery store here in zone 9A and at harvest the bulbs looked and were layered like a golf ball sized onion, but smelled like garlic.
I have grown garlic here in years past with normal results. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Your description sounds more like a Shallot.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/shallot/tips-for-growing-shallots.htm