On some of my plants the new top leaves are really distorted and curled. The bottom growth is fine though. I see no aphids or other pests. There are some ants and flys hangin aroung the plants though which is wierd with out aphids.
What's your secret? I had maybe 8 ripes pods by November last year and all my chinenses beat it bad. I can grow tepins/piquins but having them ripen is a whole different thing.
Don't worry man. I started my seeds around the same time 2 years ago and had tons of pods by september and I live in Canada. You have plenty of time to see pods this year down where you are. Don;t sweat it I guarentee you lots of pods this year. :) Check this out for proof...