What Chestnut Sizes and Prices Does Ladd Hill Orchards Offer?

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Ladd Hill Orchards sells fresh Colossal-variety chestnuts in three sizes: Medium (1"–1¼" diameter) at $11/lb, Large (1¼"–1½") at $12.50/lb, and Jumbo (1½"+) at $15/lb. All are certified organic and sold fresh each fall, with shipping starting in early- to mid-October. The site listed Medium as sold out at the time of writing, so availability varies by size and season.

Size and Price Comparison

Size Diameter Price Notes
Medium 1"–1¼" $11/lb Listed as sold out on the site
Large 1¼"–1½" $12.50/lb Mid-range option
Jumbo 1½"+ $15/lb Largest and most expensive

A Fresh Chestnut Gift Package is also offered as a separate option if you're buying for someone else rather than for your own kitchen.

How to Choose a Size

The orchard describes its Colossal-variety nuts as having more flavor and being easier to peel than other chestnuts. Beyond that, the choice comes down to how you plan to use them:

  • Roasting or eating whole: Larger nuts give a more substantial bite, so Large or Jumbo suit a simple roast-and-peel plan.
  • Cooking, stuffing, or pureeing: Size matters less once the nuts are chopped or mashed, so Medium is the economical pick when it's in stock.
  • Gifting: The gift package removes the guesswork of picking a size.

Because fresh chestnuts are perishable, order close to when you plan to use them rather than stockpiling.

What to Know Before Ordering

  • Seasonality: Chestnuts are harvested fresh each fall and shipping begins in early- to mid-October. Orders outside that window may not be available.
  • Certification: The orchard has farmed organically for more than 30 years and is certified by Oregon Tilth, so the organic claim is third-party verified rather than self-described.
  • Availability: The site showed Medium as sold out, which suggests popular sizes can run out during the season. Check the shop page for current stock before planning a recipe around a specific size.
  • Who it's for: Ladd Hill supplies grocers and restaurants as well as direct customers, so home buyers are purchasing from a working orchard rather than a retailer.

If you only need a rough budget, expect roughly $11–$15 per pound depending on size, with the largest nuts at the top of that range.