It's been very well established for a very long time that peppers don't need a rest period. So I'm not sure what you think you've debunked.
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Here's one for the next time you try: (2) isolated grow rooms, with 24 hour lighting in one, vs 8-12 hour lighting in the other. Let's debunk the myth that one gets a return on the investment (electricity, wear and tear on lights, heat generated, etc) for running their lights all day, every day.