Harvest as most of the sugar content

Green peas are at their best soon after their harvest as most of the sugar content rapidly gets converted to starch. They should be placed in the vegetable compartment inside the refrigerator set at high relative humidity where they can last for 2 to 3 days. Refrigerating them preserves their sugar content and prevents it from turning into starch. Unwashed, unshelled peas should be stored in the refrigerator in a bag or unsealed container where it will last for several days. Fresh peas can also be blanched for 1 to 2 minutes and then frozen. Frozen peas can last for 6 to 12 months.