Water and fertilize immediately to ease transplant shock. It's also a good idea to add a layer of mulch around each plant to keep in moisture and deter weed growth. Water and fertilize regularly the first month after transplanting. Sudden and rapid foliage growth will occur as soon as they develop a healthy root system. According to the packaging, it was formulated specifically for Arizona soils.
Aphids love to suck the life out of peppers, especially young plants.
But they do the most damage by spreading plant diseases. Discourage aphids by spraying leaves and stems with a diluted solution of Ivory soap. You might have to repeat the process several times to control infestation, but it's a safe, inexpensive alternative to chemical pesticides. Also, if you buy your peppers from a greenhouse, be sure to check the undersides of the leaves for aphids before bringing them home. At 3 to 4 inches in length, they're easy to spot and best removed by hand.