you could put a black trash bag over it, or a big bucket maybe? or make something like wood frame and cover it with a breathable material that wont let in light. you cant have any light leaking in
its hard to tell, i think in a couple of those i can seem some sortof pre-flower, but most of them looked like new growth. just keep an eye on it, ballS= male, a pistil with 2 white hairs comingout =female
yeah dude i think your going to be fine, but if they start to get tall just bend the top over alittle and tie it down, it wont hurt the plant just be gentle, and it'll probaly give more light to some other bud sites