Peppers don't need as much water as many other vegetables. While they do appreciate consistent moisture, over-watering can be very bad for peppers.
Don't over-water your pepper seedlings! They do not like soggy roots.
For that matter, don't over-water your peppers in general. Peppers can drown in soggy soil, and they will show you by wilting, leaves will turn yellow, and they'll stop growing, and eventually die. The above seedlings are showing one of the most common signs of wet roots and over-watering... yellow leaves.
Later in the season, you can also reduce the heat and flavor of your peppers by over-watering, as this causes them to grow fruits at a faster rate, outgrowing their production of capsaicin, lessening their spiciness.
Keep your pepper plants happy and let the soil dry out a bit before watering.
Be sure to plant peppers in well-draining soil in the garden, or well-drained potting soil in containers. If soil isn't draining, this can cause water to be retained, resulting in drowned, rotted roots.
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