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The Tidal Irrigation System

Our rice fields connect to tidal creeks through a living irrigation system built long before modern pumps.

1.

High Tide → Fields Fill

As the tide rises, fresh creek water flows into the paddies.

2.

Water Nourishes the Crop

The slow flood supports growth, keeps the soil cool, and helps manage weeds naturally.

3.

Low Tide → Fields Drain

When the tide falls, water drains back out, refreshing the fields without over-saturating them.

4.

Repeat, All Season Long

This natural rhythm creates a healthy growing environment and a flavor tied to the Lowcountry.

This is Rice Farming, in Rhythm with the Coast.

The Historic Trunk Gates

Trunk gates are the heart of tidal rice farming. These wooden gates control the flow of water into and out of each field.

They let us guide the tide with precision — opening to flood at the right moment, closing to hold water, and releasing to drain.

Each gate is part of a system passed down through generations. Restoring them was essential to restoring tidal rice itself.

Lowcountry Terroir

The flavor of heirloom rice comes from where it grows.

Our fields sit in peaty Lowcountry soil, mineral-rich from centuries of tidal flow. The coastal water, warm sun, and slow seasonal changes create a growing environment that gives our rice its aroma, texture, and depth.

This is why Charleston Gold and other heritage varieties taste the way they do. Not just because of the seed, but because of this place.

Terroir isn’t just for wine — it’s for rice, too.

The Seasonal Cycle From Planting to Harvest