nothing to lose. but I don't think you will be very successful. give it a go and let us know how you get on.

But you can use the leaves in salad.

it is said that beetroot seeds should only be sown into the ground as they don,t transplant, but i have planted b seeds in trays and then transplanted them into the open ground no problem. i suggest to you re your question, give them a good soaking an try transplanting in the late evening and water well for a day or two, re answer above the leaves are lovely boiled then fried with some butter.

And young seedlings can be eaten raw in salads.