The stunted ones rarely get bigger, but the larger ones do just fine. Rogue out as desired.

Wall thickness/integrity and taste are generally not effected.

I agree. Remove the small ones...keep the ones that have promise.

With plants like Bell Peppers, I yank pods as soon as they show any blemish, sunscald, pest hole, et cetera. Better just to push on and let the plant replace the pods.

Josh

Nc-crn and Josh, thank you for your time and advice, I will remove the small one.

Caelian