I agree with Muskymojo 2 plants does not always mean more pods.
I also think having 2 plants together means more foliage for bugs to
hide in and all those extra leaves restrict wind/fresh air blowing through
the plant if you are growing them in a greenhouse.
Those 7 pods look huge..
Congratulations on an interesting thread, rainy day in England so
spent the afternoon reading the whole thread and enjoying the pepper porn
photo's as well.