Howard has discussed how some plants tolerate shade, and peppers are one of those. I plant poblano peppers on a side of the house where they get morning sun but afternoon and evening are in the shade. Some years are better than others in that location.
It has been my observation that over-fertilizing seems to lead to more foliage production and not as much fruit. I start with a big dollop of fish slurry in each planting hole (with a little dirt over that so the roots aren't directly in the fish) and it gives them a great spurt of branch and leaf growth. They don't start fruiting as soon, but when they do, it is remarkable. I buy cans of mackerel (look at the Dollar General stores for about $1.39 per can) and break them up. I spoon some into each planting hole (one can goes into three or four plants).
I'm in charge of the research at my house - you can modify it according to your soil, space, etc., and report back if something like this works for you.
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