Yes, you can eat watermelon at 5 pm. However, according to Ayurvedic principles, it's best to have it a little earlier.
According to Ayurveda, the optimal time to eat watermelon is in the morning, between 10 am and 12 pm, either as breakfast or as a snack between breakfast and lunch. The reference also states that you can have it as an evening snack, before 5 pm.
Here's a summary in table format:
| Time of Day | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Morning (10am-12pm) | Best time; as breakfast or between meals |
| Before 5 pm | Acceptable as an evening snack |
| Night | Not recommended |
| With Meals | Not recommended |
Therefore, while 5 pm might be cutting it close, enjoying watermelon slightly before that time aligns better with Ayurvedic recommendations for optimal digestion and health.
