How to Buy Chestnuts from Ladd Hill Orchards
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You can buy directly from Ladd Hill Orchards through the online shop on laddhillchestnuts.com, choosing among three sizes of fresh Colossal-variety chestnuts or a gift package. The orchard also states that it sells to grocers and restaurants as well as to individual customers, so wholesale buyers should contact the orchard rather than use the retail shop. Fresh chestnuts are a seasonal, perishable crop: the orchard begins shipping in early- to mid-October, and at the time of the site content the jumbo size was marked sold out.
Buying Online as an Individual Customer
The site's "Shop now" links lead to the fresh chestnut listings. The steps are straightforward:
- Open laddhillchestnuts.com and follow a "Shop" or "Shop now" link.
- Pick a size — Large, Medium, or Jumbo — or the Fresh Chestnut Gift Package.
- Add the item to your cart and complete checkout.
The site content does not describe shipping regions, delivery times, or payment methods, so confirm those details during checkout before you commit.
Sizes and Prices Listed on the Site
| Option | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Large Fresh Chestnuts | 1¼"–1½" diameter | $12.50/lb |
| Medium Fresh Chestnuts | 1"–1¼" diameter | $11/lb |
| Jumbo Fresh Chestnuts | 1½"+ diameter | $15/lb (listed as sold out) |
| Fresh Chestnut Gift Package | Not specified | Price not shown |
Prices are per pound as displayed on the site; the gift package price was not listed in the available content. Because availability changes through the fall harvest, check the shop page for current stock rather than relying on this snapshot.
Buying for a Store or Restaurant
The orchard says it supplies grocers and restaurants in addition to direct customers, but the site content does not give a wholesale order form, minimum quantities, or trade pricing. If you are buying commercially, use the contact information on the website to ask about volume orders, delivery scheduling, and pricing before the October shipping window.
What You Are Buying
Ladd Hill Orchards is a family-run orchard in the hills of Oregon's Willamette Valley, growing chestnuts organically for more than 30 years under certification from Oregon Tilth. It sells the Colossal variety, which the orchard describes as more flavorful and easier to peel. The nuts are fresh each fall and perishable, which is why shipping starts in early- to mid-October rather than year-round.
Practical Points Before You Order
- Plan around the season. Orders ship starting early- to mid-October; outside that window, stock depends on the harvest.
- Expect perishable goods. Fresh chestnuts need to be used or stored properly soon after arrival, so time your order for when you can receive and handle them.
- Check size availability first. Jumbo was sold out in the site content, so confirm your preferred size is in stock before building a larger order.
- Ask about gift shipping. The gift package is listed, but the site content does not say whether it ships to a separate address; confirm at checkout or by contacting the orchard.