I am trying to grow peppers AP too, but am running into problems as well. The leaves are all curling and turning brown on my Bell and Banana pepper plants. My jalapeno is looking ok, but it hasn't even grown an inch. I am thinking I will have to try my luck with pepper plants in soil. Was thinking of leaving them in another part of the yard that has a little more shade, but it is covered by a large oak tree. Worried about the rain water and leaves falling on the pepper plants may be detrimental.