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Originally Posted by AdotKarl
Thanks for the reply! 
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Should I keep giving them general-purpose fertilizer while they are blooming, or cut back on that for now? |
That depends on how much you've already applied; how much fertilizer is in the potting soil; and the type of fertilizer you have. Peppers don't need a lot of fertilizer or a lot of nitrogen. Commercial potting soil with fertilizer is good for 3 or 4 months may be a little longer. ... Over fertilizing is worst than under fertilizing! If the leaves are a nice green, then don't give more fertilizer; if slightly yellow, then fertilize.
For your situation and container growing Foliar spraying fertilizer may be the best. Use water soluble type fertilizer (aka: Miracle grow) applied once a week. Just follow the direction on the package for container plants. Use a type formulated for 'tomatoes'.