I watched a pepper gardener's video yesterday night and he was talking about with-holding water.

I had done this in the past with no success.

Perhaps I will try this again, only water the peppers when they ask for it - showing droopy leaves etc.

But I really would like to learn from experts here.

Are they in a pot? Are they root bound? What's the pH of the soil?

@dlboone:

Potting soil: 2 parts (blend of rabbit manure, Kellogs Amend & Scott's topsoil) + 2 parts peat moss + 1 part perlite

Containers: Grow bags that I made from lawn fabric, so it is expected to air prune the roots.

Fertilizer: Espoma tomato tone (3-4-6) + Epsom salts + Espoma Garden line

Watering: Drip line, 5 mins a day approx 1/4 gallon

Soil pH: Never measured

You might want to start with checking the pH of the water. You also might be overferilizing with that rich soil plus Espoma..

Thanks dlboone, will try your advise.