Beetroot - to transplant or not to transplant?

I'm getting conflicting advise on growing beetroot. The seed packet says to transplant to 6" apart once big enough whereas I've also read that you should plant the seeds in their final cropping positions.
Any advise?

I have seen articles that recommend both ways - if you transplant you will need to be very careful and minimise any root disturbance (i assume) as it is a root veg.  I have sown some direct and am giving transplants a go too this year.

I used to transplant beets but found the transplanted ones didn't do as well as the ones left in place, so I stopped. Now I just sow thinly and leave them. As they grow, I picked the largest in each cluster and its worked well.  I wonder if the instructions mean that if you've sown into modules, it's time to transplant the modules outside? Incorrect wording if anything.

I did both last year and had great success with both so am trying it again this year. Belt and braces sort of thing    Mine are in those small square pots at the moment and nearly ready for planting out

My seed was oldish too but it's germinated fine

started one row in modules 1 to a cell and then 2 rows direct to see what does best , the moduled are planted out and now 4inch tall and looking good and the seeds are just showing