What Is Ladd Hill Orchards and What Does It Sell?

Ladd Hill Orchards is a family-run chestnut orchard in Oregon's Willamette Valley that sells certified organic, fresh Colossal-variety chestnuts to grocers, restaurants, and direct customers. Its chestnuts are a seasonal fall crop: the orchard ships starting in early- to mid-October, and the nuts are perishable rather than shelf-stable.

What the Orchard Grows and Sells

The product line is fresh chestnuts only, sold by weight in three sizes. All are the Colossal variety, which the orchard describes as having more flavor and being easier to peel than other types.

A Fresh Chestnut Gift Package is also listed. Availability varies by size: the Jumbo size shows as sold out on the site, so buyers should check current stock before planning an order around a specific grade.

What "Certified Organic" Means Here

The orchard states it has farmed with organic, sustainable practices for more than 30 years, certified by Oregon Tilth. That certification is the detail worth checking if organic sourcing matters to you—Oregon Tilth is a named certifier, so the claim is specific rather than a general marketing phrase. The orchard also ties its practices to wildlife on the property, citing bobcats, hawks, and songbirds.

Who It Sells To and How Buying Works

Three customer types are served: grocers, restaurants, and individuals ordering directly. For direct buyers, the practical points are:

• Seasonality: Chestnuts are harvested fresh each fall and are perishable, so orders are tied to the October shipping window rather than year-round.
• Size choice: Medium and Large are listed as available; Jumbo is sold out, so a gift package or bulk order may need to flex on size.
• No published ordering terms: The site does not state shipping costs, minimum order quantities, or payment methods, so confirm those directly before ordering.

Who This Is For

Ladd Hill Orchards fits buyers who want fresh, certified-organic chestnuts in season—home cooks planning fall recipes, restaurants building seasonal menus, or grocers sourcing local Oregon product. It is not a source for year-round or shelf-stable chestnut products, and anyone needing Jumbo-size nuts should verify restocking before committing.