Might be watering them inadequately, missed the peak growing season, which is summer (most likely, though some are still growing) impatient or all of the above but I feel like that's the size they grow, apparently I've read somewhere that they're of the "ornamental" variety which means they're that size when they've matured, but the picture shows a bigger size. They're Thai Dragon Chilies. Unless I wait until next year to see if they grow bigger or to move them to a bigger pot.
I used to think it was a myth but apparently Rice Water can be good for plants.
The smell though… ugh. 😩 Two days isn’t bad more than that and you might pass out! She would say: “That’s the aroma of fermentation…” LOL
She's not wrong. 😅🤪🫠