Show a pic of how big the plant is if you can. A whole gal for 1st feeding is way too much & if you're in soil watering until run off might be too much as well until the roots are developed more. I like to water the edge/sides of the pot & not just drench the pot, so the roots have to expand out for the water. Keep it moist but not saturated. I know watering until run off (20%) is mainly a coco coir thing but for me using soil now I'm having much better results watering with less water & doing dry backs. I love seeing pearly white roots in black soil!