re: Lets talk pepper plants

Yeah for me that’s bell peppers and other thick walled varieties. They tend to struggle in the dog days, so I try to get as much out of them as I can in early spring and late fall.

Another thing for OP, try to get your plants into the biggest container feasible. The issue with small containers is they dry out quickly, then you end up watering often rinsing out the fertilizer and nutrients. If you hit them with more fertilizer you risk burning or feeding too much nitrogen, discouraging flowering and production. Peppers, like most garden plants, do best with a slow but steady supply of nutrients and water which is a constant battle in small containers. A good compromise is a frequent low dose along with watering with a liquid solution like Texas tomato food. Another option is slow release but I find the claims on the bag are always overstated, though I have had good results preventing blossom end rot using gypsum as a calcium source since it breaks down very slowly.