Right now I'm thinking a P or K problem. This is because of the blotchy formation of the spots along with the reddened petiole. You say it's lowers, which makes me lean a lot more towards P. But! Some of what I've read has made me curious whether or not a foliar of MgSO4 might help. If you're curious too, try 1/4tsp/gal water of Epsom salt (don't forget the sticker-spreader, whatever you use). The necrotic areas can't come back, but if the petioles change color and you stop progression, you may be on the right track.