It sounds "the fields" are getting the stress needed for hot pods later. If they get too dry can you bring some fire trucks out and give them a drink? > Because a great many chile peppers have a large leaf surface area. If > planted in full sun they tend to wilt & become water starved- like mine > right now! This is because they are 'sweating' faster than they can > drink.> > -Jim C > Mild to Wild