That looks like a normal flowering plant to me, the new shoots do tend to have a lighter look while flowering in my experience. In fact your plants look healthy as FRICK, great job....however, it must be pot bound if it is dry already. How dry is it? Dry all the way down to your knuckle? If so, REPOT NOW. you don't want to wait too long in flower, too stressful. Rule of thumb is one foot per gallon of pot. And expect your plants to double or triple in size in flowering.

Here is a link to a website that has common def's. International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums - The Complete guide to Sick Plants,pH, and Pest troubles! Really light green in the new shoots is a concern, but I don't see that from your photos. Again, they look super!

Good Luck,
:jointsmile: Bree