I get it. It makes sense to the new grower but in the long run it just creates more problems. Water stressing plants is basically just ringing the dinner bell to pests. My first advice would be to choose the right soil. Hot/arid climate- soil that holds moisture better. Humid/wet climate- soil...
I kinda dont agree with letting the plant wilt before watering though. It stresses the plant and from my experience, that's when the pests like to strike. It's just a pattern I've noticed
I love REALLY hot food but as someone that has consumed the hottest of the hot I can say, super hots are a novelty. The amount it would take to impart an actual FLAVOR into a dish is quickly overtaken by searing pain that is not comfortable for even the most extreme chile head. Anyone that says...