Store purple hull peas in the coldest part of your refrigerator for up to a few days, but keep in mind they will have the best flavor and texture the earlier they are eaten. To cook purple hull peas, add to a large pot with enough water to cover by 1-2 inches.Click to see full answer. Similarly, you may ask, how long will fresh shelled peas keep in the fridge? 5 to 7 days Also Know, how long will purple hull peas keep after picking? 55-70 days Considering this, how do you know if purple hull peas are bad? Although not a perfect test, your nose and eyes ares usually the most reliable instruments to tell if your peas have gone bad. Signs of bad cooked peas are a sour smell and a white colored liquid surrounding the peas. Signs of bad frozen peas are a white skin (freezer burn) and a wrinkled texture.How many quarts are in a bushel of purple hull peas? 32 quarts