Need help with harvesting/ growing

[imagoober]

but if i did do the 2nd option with many little pots, then when would i pull the leaves off? when harvest?

wtf?
man this isnt rocket science, when the get to big for the pot you put them in a bigger one! sounds like you need to just read alittle bit more, i would just grow the 2 you have and see how you do. alittle more info on the grow would help us help you better!