Kaltura Share to Google Classroom Planters made the transition from swamp based rice-growing, to using tidal irrigation. With tidal irrigation, planters used a series of dikes and dams to control the flow of water into rice fields. Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Subjects: Social StudiesS.C. HistorySettlement in South CarolinaColonial Economy Collection: African American HistorySlavery in South CarolinaExplore South CarolinaAgricultureFood & Drinks Series: