My bell peppers and jalapenos are not doing well either, my friend's
peppers are of the same type are growing like gangbusters. He had a book
that said peppers need to be close to each other, leaves touching
leaves. His are close to each other, my peppers are spaced apart. Being
close may also provide the shade or with propagation. I am not an expert
so I do not know if this theory applies to you or me.

Enjoy Life .... Dan

Here is a pic of what my peppers are doing:

http://zootal.no-ip.info/stuff/2007/...s/DSCF9502.jpg

This plant is actually blooming, and they are all growing. You can see how
the leaves are slightly deformed, wrinkled. They get plenty of moisture,
fertilizer, and sun. There is a mixture of several different types, all
grown from seeds, and all exhibit the same symptoms.